Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card
By (Author) Lisa M. Tucker
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Fairchild Books
21st April 2022
3rd edition
United Kingdom
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Environmentally-friendly (green) architecture and design
Building construction and materials
690.0286
Contains 1 Other printed item and 1 Paperback / softback
Author Lisa M. Tucker covers topics with a holistic approach, from the structural (site consideration and foundations) to the environmental (indoor air, acoustics, and safety), making a clear case for interior design professionals to understand their moral responsibilities to people, and to follow sustainable building practices. Now in its third edition, the award-winning Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers has been updated to reflect current CIDA accreditation standards and include recent industry trends related to interior construction, such as security and well-being. Line drawings, case studies with photo examples, and sample student work support the learning experience of this essential topic. New to this Edition: -Updated with CIDA Standards 2020 -Expanded content on security, resilience, plumbing, and well-being design trends STUDIO Features Include: -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources Include: -Instructors Guide to help instructors integrate the text into their courses -PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion
Lisa M. Tucker, is an associate professor of Interior Design at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), USA.