The Ecological Engineer - Glumac

David R. Macaulay

ISBN 10: 0982774907 / ISBN 13: 9780982774908

Published by Ecotone Publishing, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ecological Engineer - Glumac
• Publisher: Ecotone Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0982774907
• ISBN 13: 9780982774908
• Binding: perfect
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Entering the second decade of the 21st Century, it is clear that the successful advancement of sustainable design offers a powerful means for transforming the built environment. Visionary design practitioners play pivotal roles applying their extensive knowledge, skills and insight with resolve to many of the political, economic, cultural and environmental challenges of our time.

The Ecological Engineer: Glumac is the second book in a series that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the pioneering work of one of North America s leading MEP sustainable design firms. For forty years, Glumac has redefined integrated project delivery and energy efficiency for some of the most iconic high-performance buildings in the world. Today its engineers are charting new territory with innovative strategies for air, water, light, comfort and energy that continue to push the boundaries of green architecture.

Now, for the first time, The Ecological Engineer: Glumac offers a comprehensive look at the unique projects, processes and personalities behind the success of this award-winning firm.

About the Author

DAVID R. MACAULAY is a Staff Writer for Ecotone Publishing, author of Integrated Design - MITHUN (2008) and co-author of The Ecological Engineer - KEEN Engineering (2005). A writer and marketing professional for more than twenty-five years, he has served as editor of three trade and technical magazines, managed communications for a national facilities engineering society, and written or edited hundreds of articles on sustainable design/green architecture for national publications. An active member of the U.S. Green Building Council, he is also the co-founder of Historic Green, an initiative to explore and apply the concepts of sustainable preservation in New Orleans and elsewhere.

David lives in Roeland Park, Kansas with his wife Lanie and children Eli and Susannah. In his spare time he enjoys Kansas City jazz, eco-travel, and yes still working on a novel.