{"product_id":"ecological-architecture-riley-carter-9798283551111","title":"Ecological Architecture: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Design, Natural Building Materials, and Holistic Environmental Strategies for Healthy Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEcological Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e offers an accessible yet comprehensive journey into the heart of sustainable building design. This book isn't just about saving energy-it's about creating living environments that foster health, resilience, and a profound connection with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom understanding site dynamics like sun paths and microclimates, to selecting eco-friendly materials and implementing innovative renewable energy systems, this practical guide leads architects, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts step-by-step through the full design process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find detailed insights on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite and Contextual Analysis: \u003c\/b\u003e Harness passive solar energy, natural ventilation, and integrate seamlessly with surrounding ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding Envelope Techniques: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to design low-impact foundations, high-performance walls, insulation, windows, and green roofs that enhance biodiversity and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainable Materials and Resources: \u003c\/b\u003e Choose renewable, low-carbon materials based on lifecycle analysis, and implement water-saving and circular economy principles in your projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental Systems for Interiors: \u003c\/b\u003e Maximize daylight, natural ventilation, and renewable energy while ensuring indoor air quality and occupant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Design Strategies: \u003c\/b\u003e Apply holistic principles, understand essential ecological certifications, and embrace regenerative, biomimetic, and circular construction methodologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith clear diagrams, practical checklists, and inspiring case studies, this guide empowers readers to think systemically, apply ecological principles creatively, and design buildings that work in harmony with the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for architecture students, young professionals, eco-builders, sustainable developers, and anyone passionate about greener living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate buildings that don't just reduce impact-they restore, regenerate, and inspire.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Riley Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798283551111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.67d","brand":"Riley Carter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47452820766975,"sku":"9798283551111","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_132379ba-a801-4a67-bd1d-5b6bf8b80763.jpg?v=1761930677","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ecological-architecture-riley-carter-9798283551111","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}