Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Green Architecture：Overview
Introduction： Ecosystems and Natural Environments
Human Impact on the Natural Environment
Architectural Impact on the Natural Environment
Responsibility of Architecture
Chapter 2 Definitions and Operationalizations
of Green Architecture
Sustainability
Sustainable Architecture
Ecology
Ecological Architecture
Performance
Green
Measurement of Green
Chapter 3 Brief History of Green Architecture
Early Beginnings
Shelters and Early Technology
Population Increase
Ecological/Environmental Changes
The Rise of Environmental Awareness
Conservation Movement
The Birth of Modern Environmentalism and Specialized Movements
Chapter 4 Green Technologies： Energy Generation
Energy Generation
Bioenergy
Solar Energy
Geothermal Energy
Wind Energy
Hydro Energy
Blue Energy
Fuel Cell Energy
Hybrid Systems
Chapter 5 Green Technologies： Energy Retention
Insulation Systems
Heating/Cooling Systems
Ventilation Systems
Water and Waste Management Systems
Chapter 6 Green Materials
Biomaterials/Biotic Materials
Composites
Chapter 7 Smart Materials
Thermo-Responsive Materials
Light-Responsive Materials
Stimulus （Force）-Responsive Materials
Nanomaterials
Chapter 8 Case Studies
Advanced Green Buildings
Active Solar Buildings
Passive Solar Buildings
Modular and Mobile Systems
Solar Decathlon Projects
Solar Decathlon
Solar Decathlon
Solar Decathlon
Bibliography
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