An inside view of how one of the world's leading architecture and engineering practice does business Sustainable Built Environments: Principles and Practice offers detailed, environmentally sound design solutions to a wide range of building engineering challenges. The text uses case examples and project data provided by engineers and designers at Arup Associates. It covers a broad range of relevant issues, with focused commentaries and explanations presented in an accessible format for use by students, busy practitioners and informed clients. Whilst this book stresses the importance of a unified approach to design, the text is divided into six principal chapters, each addressing an important aspect of sustainable architecture and engineering. These chapters (Master Planning, Transport, Energy, The Building Envelope, Environmental Services, and Materials) may be read on their own or in sequence as part of a narrative. Throughout the book, photographs, architectural and engineering drawings and diagrams, examples, and other data illustrate the case studies. Numerous web links are provided to additional information. This inspirational book: Focuses on the work of Arup Associates, the award winning architectural and engineering practice Uses real-life examples of functioning buildings and structures to provide information and guidance on the development of sustainable solutions Is packed with informative illustrations Sustainable Built Environments: Principles and Practice is a unique text that will inform and inspire architects and engineers, as well as students of those disciplines, around the globe.

An inside view of how one of the world's leading architecture and engineering practice does businessSustainable Built Environments: Principles and Practice offers detailed, environmentally sound design solutions to a wide range of building engineering challenges. The text uses case examples and project data provided by engineers and designers at Arup Associates. It covers a broad range of relevant issues, with focused commentaries and explanations presented in an accessible format for use by students, busy practitioners and informed clients.Whilst this book stresses the importance of a unified approach to design, the text is divided into six principal chapters, each addressing an important aspect of sustainable architecture and engineering. These chapters (Master Planning, Transport, Energy, The Building Envelope, Environmental Services, and Materials) may be read on their own or in sequence as part of a narrative. Throughout the book, photographs, architectural and engineering drawings and diagrams, examples, and other data illustrate the case studies. Numerous web links are provided to additional information. This inspirational book:* Focuses on the work of Arup Associates, the award winning architectural and engineering practice* Uses real-life examples of functioning buildings and structures to provide information and guidance on the development of sustainable solutions* Is packed with informative illustrationsSustainable Built Environments: Principles and Practice is a unique text that will inform and inspire architects and engineers, as well as students of those disciplines, around the globe.

List of Contributors ixForeword by Dave King: Architect and Founder of Shed-KM xiAcknowledgements xiii1 Introduction 1Miles Keeping, David Shiers, Ann-Marie Aguilar and Michael BeavanEnvironmental Assessment 2EPCs and DECs 5Materials and Components 6Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 7Environmental Legislation 7Corporate Social Responsibility - CSR/ESG 9'Green Value' 10The Design Process 12Bibliography 222 Master Planning 23Miles Keeping, David Shiers and Malcolm SmithRegeneration - Master Planning in the Existing City 25Urban Renewal in History 27A 'New Urbanism' 31New Settlements and Large-Scale Urban Growth 34Bicester Eco-town 39Preston Beach, Western Australia 40The Business Park 45Bibliography 463 Transport 47Tim Chatterton, Mark Fisher, Miles Keeping and David ShiersAlternative Fuelled Vehicles 50Alternative Fuels 51Ebbsfleet International 56Stratford International 56Bibliography 654 Energy 69Hugo Hodgson, Miles Keeping, Katharine Marsden, David Pearce and David ShiersRenewable Energy Options 70Photovoltaic Panels 70Combined Heat and Power (CHP) 73Ground Source 75Biomass Boilers 75Wind Turbines 77Wave and Hydropower 77Anaerobic Digestion 78Conclusion 78Bibliography 785 The Building Envelope 83Michael Beaven, Mick Brundle, Paul Dickenson, Miles Keeping, Robert Pugh and David ShiersPitched Roofs 85Flat Roofs 85Ground Floor Construction 86Framed Construction 87Ground Floor and Upper Level Plans 98Structural Design Strategy 102Enabling Works 108Substructure Design 109Stability Core Design 110Steel Superstructure Design 111The Façade Design 113Projecting Windows 114Spandrel Panels 117Product Design: The Wave-Form Ceiling at Ropemaker 121Completion 124Bibliography 1246 Environmental Services 125Michael Beaven, Miles Keeping, David Pearce and David ShiersSustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) 130Environmental Services Case Examples 130Chiller Units 140Equipment Room 'Free Cooling' 141'No Gas' Supply 141Mixed Mode Ventilation 141Bibliography 1437 Materials 145Jane Anderson, Michael Beavan, Francesca Galeazzi, Miles Keeping, David Shiers and Kristian SteeleHazardous and Deleterious Materials 149Bibliography 157Conclusions 158Appendix A The Arup Story 159Appendix B Arup Guidance Note on GLA Requirements for Renewables 169Appendix C Arup Team Members 175Index 177