Building Better - Less - Different: Clean Energy Transition and Digital Transformation: Fundamentals - Case Studies - Strategies

Sustainability is to become the guiding principle of social action and economic activity, but its ways and means are far from clear. Building Better – Less – Different explores two fundamental areas of sustainability and explores their specific dynamics and interactions. It provides innovative methods and current developments, as well as a framework for each book. The first volume, Circular Construction and Circular Economy, contributes to advancing the current discourse on implementing circular-based economic models in the building sector. The second volume, Clean Energy Transition, focuses on the shift in the energy sector towards a broader, more holistic view. Digital Transformation is also discussed, as digital architectural design and construction methods can be used as enabling technologies for a fundamental change towards a circular construction approach with reduced ecological and climate impact.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 06 November 2023
Publisher: Birkhauser

Sustainability is a fundamental principle that should guide social and economic activities. However, the path to achieving sustainability is complex and multifaceted. It requires a holistic approach that combines technical, material, social, economic, ecological, and ethical strategies. These strategies must interact and align with each other, often facing conflicting goals and priorities.

The field of architecture and building provides a unique opportunity to observe, address, and influence sustainability. This is because buildings are the physical manifestation of our society and have a significant impact on the environment, economy, and human well-being.

Building Better – Less – Different, a series of books published by Hessian Chamber of Architects, aims to explore two fundamental areas of sustainability and their specific dynamics and interactions. Each volume focuses on two sustainability criteria: efficiency (better), sufficiency (less), and consistency (different).

The first volume, Circular Construction and Circular Economy, contributes to the ongoing discourse on implementing circular-based economic models in the building sector. The book includes articles, case studies, and commentaries that provide valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of circular construction. It showcases practical applications and argues that circular construction can also benefit the construction industry.

The authors, Dirk E. Hebel and Felix Heisel, emphasize the importance of thinking about tomorrow while building today. They provide relevant examples and practical strategies to demonstrate how circular construction can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Overall, the Building Better – Less – Different series is a valuable resource for architects, builders, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable development. It provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and offers practical solutions to address the challenges of our time.

Weight: 699g
Dimension: 280 x 220 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783035621174