The Philosophy of Sustainable Design - Hardcover

McLennan, Jason F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0974903302 ISBN 13: 9780974903309

Publisher: Ecotone Publishing Company LLC, 2004

Synopsis

In the Philosophy of Sustainable Design, McLennan outlines the major ideas and issues that have emerged in the growing movement of green architecture and sustainable design over the last thirty years. This book is intended as a starting point for anyone involved in the building industry on a journey to learn how they can build more responsibly. The book is rooted in practical knowledge but rather than being a ‘how to book’ asks individuals to understand how the philosophy of sustainable design can affect their own work. Part Sustainable Design 101 and part manifesto this book lays the groundwork and philosophical basis for more technical study. McLennan relies on his extensive experience with sustainable design having consulted to dozens of projects and design teams all over the country. Tapping into the work of many pioneers and ‘green design philosophers’ McLennan clearly presents a framework for people to understand Sustainable Design and how ultimately it will become the future of architecture and design.

About this title

About the Author:

Jason F. McLennan is a designer who specializes in sustainable design. Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Jason is the founder and Director of Elements, the green consulting division of BNIM Architects in Kansas City, one of the nation's leading environmentally minded architecture firms. He is also the CEO of Ecotone, which provides educational tools for sustainability and innovative design solutions for the single-family home.

Review:

"Bold, insightful and inspiring, McLennan has given us a compelling vision of sustainable design in its historical and philosophical context." -- Nadav Malin, Editor, Environmental Building News

"McLennan’s graceful and accessible articulation of the underpinnings of sustainable design is jam packed with wisdom, tools and inspiration." -- Gail Vittori, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems

"With passion and clarity Jason McLennan has traced the past, present and future of green design." -- William D. Browning, Founder of the Green Development Services at the Rocky Mountain Institute

About this edition

• Publisher: Ecotone Publishing Company LLC
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0974903302
• ISBN 13: 9780974903309
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 325