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 2002

Solar Decathlon 2005

Solar Decathlon 2007

Bibliography

Index