The ecology of building materials /

Berge, Bjørn.

The ecology of building materials / Bjørn Berge ; translated by Chris Butters and Filip Henley. - 2nd ed. - Amsterdam ; Oxford : Elsevier/Architectural Press, c2009. - xix, 427 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Previous ed. of this translation: 2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Resources -- Pollution -- Local production and the human ecological aspect -- The chemical and physical properties of building materials -- Water and air -- Minerals -- Stone -- Soil materials -- Fossil oils -- Plants -- Materials of animal origin -- Industrial by-products -- Structural materials -- Climatic materials -- Surface materials -- Windows, doors and stairs -- Fixings and connections -- Paint, varnish, stain and wax -- Impregnating agents and how to avoid them

The building industry has not only become a major consumer of materials and energy; it has also become a source of pollution. This book demonstrates that pollution can be minimised by using alternatives to modern building materials.


Translated from the Norwegian.

9781856175371 9781856175371 £41.99


Building materials--Environmental aspects
Environmentally-friendly ('green') architecture & design
Building construction & materials
Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies