The Art and Science of Green Architecture
Published on 28. April 2026
Book
Hardback
230 pages
978-1-4875-6698-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Art and Science of Green Architecture delves into the origins, ideas, and practices of green architecture and sustainable development.
Through a series of real, time-tested green construction case studies, architects Wan Li, Liu Xiaoxue, and Chi Xin'an seek to clearly and concisely illustrate the concepts, strategies, and procedures of green building. The book also explores the relationship between green building and sustainable development, offering a timely analysis amidst the catastrophic worsening of the climate crisis. The authors employ an accessible writing style to discernibly connect various aspects and dimensions of core knowledge and concepts, including intelligent systems that are fast growing, passive climate-responsive design, the social and economic benefits of green buildings, and the green building assessment system. Complete with illustrative diagrams and graphics, the book also includes student-friendly features such as information boxes and detailed tables.
The Art and Science of Green Architecture inspires readers to critically reconsider the impact of architecture on both people and the environment.
Through a series of real, time-tested green construction case studies, architects Wan Li, Liu Xiaoxue, and Chi Xin'an seek to clearly and concisely illustrate the concepts, strategies, and procedures of green building. The book also explores the relationship between green building and sustainable development, offering a timely analysis amidst the catastrophic worsening of the climate crisis. The authors employ an accessible writing style to discernibly connect various aspects and dimensions of core knowledge and concepts, including intelligent systems that are fast growing, passive climate-responsive design, the social and economic benefits of green buildings, and the green building assessment system. Complete with illustrative diagrams and graphics, the book also includes student-friendly features such as information boxes and detailed tables.
The Art and Science of Green Architecture inspires readers to critically reconsider the impact of architecture on both people and the environment.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4875-6698-2 (9781487566982)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Wan Li is an associate researcher at the Institute of Environment, Energy, and Sustainability at the Chinese University of Hong Kong from where she also has a PhD in architecture. Her primary research focus is green buildings in urban and rural areas under the background of sustainable development and their evaluation systems.
Liu Xiaoxue is an architect and illustrator who has worked at the Chinese University of Hong Kong for the 1U1V initiative, focusing on sustainable rural architecture design and construction practices.
Chi Xin'an has a PhD in architecture, and is a postdoctoral research fellow and project specialist for the 1U1V initiative at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His main research interests are new rammed earth buildings and sustainable rural development.
Liu Xiaoxue is an architect and illustrator who has worked at the Chinese University of Hong Kong for the 1U1V initiative, focusing on sustainable rural architecture design and construction practices.
Chi Xin'an has a PhD in architecture, and is a postdoctoral research fellow and project specialist for the 1U1V initiative at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His main research interests are new rammed earth buildings and sustainable rural development.
Content
Preface
1. Revelations from Ancient Wisdom
2. Dancing with Nature
3. Green Building's "Positive Energy"
4. The Tussle with "Carbon Emissions"
5. Cooling Down Cities
6. Being a Smart User
7. Are Green Buildings Expensive?
8. Grading Green Buildings
References
Afterword
1. Revelations from Ancient Wisdom
2. Dancing with Nature
3. Green Building's "Positive Energy"
4. The Tussle with "Carbon Emissions"
5. Cooling Down Cities
6. Being a Smart User
7. Are Green Buildings Expensive?
8. Grading Green Buildings
References
Afterword