@article{823715, recid = {823715}, author = {Attia, Shady,}, title = {Regenerative and positive impact architecture : learning from case studies /}, pages = {1 online resource.}, abstract = {This book is a guide to energy efficiency and environmental impact assessment in high-performance buildings projects. It compares four state-of-the-art buildings to examine the steps needed for a transition from negative impact reduction architecture to positive impact regenerative architecture, utilizing life cycle analysis. The book provides a solid grounding in the areas of energy-efficient building and building materials life-cycle assessment, discussing carbon efficiency within a wider context that includes its technical, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions and covers the key areas for green buildings performance (operational and embodied energy). The analysis and comparison of four case studies of state-of-art modern building projects in Europe and North America serve as inspiring examples for architects and building professionals in the fields of high performance buildings, ecological materials and carbon efficiency.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/823715}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66718-8}, }