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Friedman, Avi. Sustainable Residential Development. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007.

Sustainable Residential Development

Authors: Avi Friedman

Published:  June 2007

eISBN: 9780071593960 0071593969 | ISBN: 9780071479615
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  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1 Fundamental Terms and Principles
  • Looking Homeward
  • Roots and Definition of Sustainability
  • The Scope of Sustainability
  • Principles of Sustainable Systems
  • The Path of Least Negative Impact
  • Self-Sustaining Process
  • Supporting Relationship
  • A Lifecycle Approach
  • Renewable Resources
  • Renewable Energy
  • Life Cycle Costing and Payback Period
  • The Key Players
  • Governments
  • Financial Institutions
  • The Initiator
  • The Design Firm
  • Product Manufacturers
  • The Buyer/User
  • Features of a Sustainable Community
  • Chapter 2 The Rise of Suburbia
  • The Early Centuries
  • The Birth of Suburbia
  • The City Beautiful and Garden City Movements
  • The Movements’ Effect in North America
  • Radburn
  • The Post–World War II Era
  • Chapter 3 Siting a Community
  • Nature and Society
  • Planning Within a Context
  • Infill, Grayfield, and Greenfield
  • Relying on Existing Amenities
  • Using Local Resources
  • Zoning Ordinances
  • Regarding Transportation
  • Sun and Wind
  • Preserving Flora and Fauna
  • Preserving the Topography
  • Laying Roads and Paths
  • Housing the Car
  • Natural Open Spaces
  • Planning Lots and Siting Homes
  • Planning for Change
  • La Forêt de Marie-Victorin
  • Site Planning
  • Unit Design
  • A Balancing Act
  • Chapter 4 High-Density Neighborhoods
  • High-Density Living Through History
  • Strategies for High-Density Communities
  • Urban Form
  • Density Yardsticks
  • Lot Dimensions and Siting
  • Roads
  • Walkable Communities
  • Parking
  • Open Spaces
  • Mixing Land Uses
  • Waste Management
  • Xeriscapes
  • Farming in Suburbia
  • District Heating
  • Dwelling Forms
  • Adaptable Interiors
  • Lifecycle Homes
  • Communal and Residential Identity
  • A Livable Denser Neighborhood: Quartier Jardin
  • Site Planning
  • Dwellings’ Design
  • Considering Sustainability Aspects
  • Chapter 5 Green Homes
  • Indigenous Environments
  • Strategies for Sustainable Homes
  • Solar Energy
  • Home Perimeter and Form
  • Building Materials
  • Water Efficiency
  • Construction Details
  • Prefabricated Wall Systems
  • Windows
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Green Roofs
  • Domestic Recycling and Its Outcome
  • EcoVillage at Ithaca
  • Planning the EcoVillage
  • House Design and Construction
  • The Sustainable Factor
  • Chapter 6 Urban and Dwelling Renewal
  • Urban Evolution and Heritage Conservation
  • Old Dwellings, New Life
  • Motives and Processes
  • Social Factors
  • Taking Urban Stock
  • Architectural Considerations
  • Heritage Preservation Strategies
  • Designing for Adaptability
  • Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
  • Building onto History: Le Village
  • The Residents
  • Urban Strategies
  • Architectural Strategies
  • Guidelines
  • Implementation
  • Assessing the Process
  • Chapter 7 Implementing Sustainability
  • Ensuring Sustainable Solutions
  • Practicality
  • Marketability
  • Quality, Durability, and Maintenance
  • Cost
  • From Cradle to Grave
  • Acquisition of Raw Materials
  • Processing/Manufacture
  • Packaging/Distribution
  • Construction/Assembly
  • Occupancy
  • Demolition/Renovation
  • Certifications of Sustainable Practices
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
  • LEED for Homes
  • R-2000
  • Setting Benchmarks
  • Public Participation
  • Demonstration Projects
  • Ecolonia, Netherlands
  • Village Homes, Davis, California
  • Bibliography
  • Illustration Credits
  • Research and Project Teams
  • Index