Estudio de factibilidad para la construcción y comercialización de viviendas bioclimáticas de interés social implementando prácticas de eficiencia energética
Estudio de factibilidad para la construcción y comercialización de viviendas bioclimáticas de interés social implementando prácticas de eficiencia energética

Author: Juan Felipe Rueda Gómez

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Published: 2016

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Introducción: La arquitectura bioclimática consiste en diseñar edificaciones aprovechando los recursos naturales disponibles: sol, lluvia, viento, vegetación, etc, permitiendo disminuir el consumo de energía y el impacto ambiental, se ahorra dinero y se vive de forma más sostenible. En Colombia, las iniciativas de proyectos verdes no han tenido desarrollos significativos debido a los altos costos de inversión y baja amortización de la misma, lo cual desde un punto de vista netamente financiero es inviable. La ley 1715 sancionada en 2014 busca promover el desarrollo y utilización de fuentes de energía no convencionales como un asunto de utilidad pública e interés social, al igual que cimienta las bases para un panorama amplio de posibilidades para gestionar proyectos en energía renovables, fomento en investigación, inversión, desarrollo en tecnologías de carácter renovable para producción de energía limpia y eficiencia energética, a través del Fondo de Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética (FENOGE); esta ley tiene como finalidad establecer las directrices para cumplir a cabalidad los objetivos asumidos por Colombia en temas como energías renovables, gestión eficiente de la energía y reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero...

Estudio de factibilidad para construcción y comercialización de viviendas ecológicas de interés prioritario con uso de técnica muro tendinoso en zona rural de Risaralda
Estudio de factibilidad para construcción y comercialización de viviendas ecológicas de interés prioritario con uso de técnica muro tendinoso en zona rural de Risaralda

Author: Stephanie Giraldo Marín

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Published: 2016

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Introducción: El Departamento de Risaralda, es un territorio caracterizado por presentar grandes problemas sociales evidenciados entre otros en el déficit de vivienda de interés prioritario en comunidades de escasos recursos. En el presente estudio de factibilidad, se plantea la posibilidad de contribuir al desarrollo de la zona rural del departamento, por esto surgió la idea de realizar una empresa llamada FOCUS NATURAL, la cual pretende reducir significativamente las necesidades básicas insatisfechas de viviendas; cumpliendo al mismo tiempo con la normatividad de la Constitución Política y otorgar la posibilidad a un gran número de familias de acceder a una vivienda digna y propia así como el cumplir con el deber de contribuir a un ambiente más sano. Para el desarrollo del proyecto, se realiza construcción in-situ y comercialización de viviendas ecológicas, implementando la bioarquitectura con la técnica de muro tendinoso que utiliza materias primas que han sido elaborados con fines diferentes al de la construcción (sacos de fique y alambre de púas) que se utilizan en el sector agrícola y productos maderables como la Guadua (utilizada en la construcción por sus múltiples características como la sismo resistencia, la rápida reproducción y renovabilidad del recurso, entre otros)...

The North American Mosaic
The North American Mosaic

Author: Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 240

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The North American Mosaic has four overarching features. First, it is, to the extent feasible, based on comparable information on the status and trends of major indicators of the state of the environment in Canada,Mexico, and the United States. Second, the report confirms that these three countries together make up an incredibly complex, dynamic, and interconnected ecosystem in which humans play a dominant and decisive role. Third, the report raises important and sometimes disquieting questions concerning the sustainability of some current trends. Finally, the report is a reminder that our economic, social, and physical well-being are utterly dependent on the life-sustaining services provided by nature. This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the three-country region.

Water Reuse
Water Reuse

Author: Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., an AECOM Company

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2007-02-05

Total Pages: 1610

ISBN-13: 0071508775

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An Integrated Approach to Managing the World's Water Resources Water Reuse: Issues, Technologies, and Applications equips water/wastewater students, engineers, scientists, and professionals with a definitive account of the latest water reclamation, recycling, and reuse theory and practice. This landmark textbook presents an integrated approach to all aspects of water reuse _ from public health protection to water quality criteria and regulations to advanced technology to implementation issues. Filled with over 500 detailed illustrations and photographs, Water Reuse: Issues, Technology, and Applications features: In-depth coverage of cutting-edge water reclamation and reuse applications Current issues and developments in public health and environmental protection criteria, regulations, and risk management Review of current advanced treatment technologies, new developments, and practices Special emphasis on process reliability and multiple barrier concepts approach Consideration of satellite and decentralized water reuse facilities Consideration of planning and public participation of water reuse Inside This Landmark Water/Wastewater Management Tool • Water Reuse: An Introduction • Health and Environmental Concerns in Water Reuse • Technologies and Systems for Water Reclamation and Reuse • Water Reuse Applications • Implementing Water Reuse

Phosphorus in Environmental Technology
Phosphorus in Environmental Technology

Author: E. Valsami-Jones

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2004-05-31

Total Pages: 681

ISBN-13: 1843390019

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Phosphorus in Environmental Technology: Principles and Applications, provides a definitive and detailed presentation of state-of-the-art knowledge on the environmental behaviour of phosphorus and its applications to the treatment of waters and soils. Special attention is given to phosphorus removal for recovery technologies, a concept that has emerged over the past 5-6 years. The book features an all-encompassing approach: the fundamental science of phosphorus (chemistry, geochemistry, mineralogy, biology), key aspects of its environmental behaviour and mobility, industrial applications (treatment, removal, recovery) and the principles behind such applications, novel biotechnologies and, importantly, it also addresses socio-economic issues which often influence implementation and the ultimate success of any new technology. A detailed subject index helps the reader to find their way through the different scientific and technological aspects covered, making it an invaluable reference work for students, professionals and consultants dealing with phosphorus-related environmental technologies. State-of-the-art knowledge on the behaviour of phosphorus and its applications to environmental science and technology. Covers all aspects of phosphorus in the environment, engineered and biological systems; an interdisciplinary text.

Biological Wastewater Treatment
Biological Wastewater Treatment

Author: Mogens Henze

Publisher: IWA Publishing (International Water Assoc)

Published: 1881

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13:

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For information on the online course in Biological Wastewater Treatment from UNESCO-IHE, visit: http://www.iwapublishing.co.uk/books/biological-wastewater-treatment-online-course-principles-modeling-and-design Over the past twenty years, the knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment have advanced extensively and moved away from empirically-based approaches to a first principles approach embracing chemistry, microbiology, physical and bioprocess engineering, and mathematics. Many of these advances have matured to the degree that they have been codified into mathematical models for simulation with computers. For a new generation of young scientists and engineers entering the wastewater treatment profession, the quantity, complexity and diversity of these new developments can be overwhelming, particularly in developing countries where access is not readily available to advanced level tertiary education courses in wastewater treatment. Biological Wastewater Treatment addresses this deficiency. It assembles and integrates the postgraduate course material of a dozen or so professors from research groups around the world that have made significant contributions to the advances in wastewater treatment. The book forms part of an internet-based curriculum in biological wastewater treatment which also includes: Summarized lecture handouts of the topics covered in book Filmed lectures by the author professors Tutorial exercises for students self-learning Upon completion of this curriculum the modern approach of modelling and simulation to wastewater treatment plant design and operation, be it activated sludge, biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal, secondary settling tanks or biofilm systems, can be embraced with deeper insight, advanced knowledge and greater confidence.

Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca

Author: C. Dejoux

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13: 940112406X

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Lake Titicaca, because of its area and volume and its situation at high attitude within the tropics, is a unique hydrological site in the world. It should be noted that it stands at the transition point between two very distinct geographical regions: the desert fringe of the Pacific coast to the west and the great Amazonian forest extending to the Atlantic coast to the east. Many scientists have been attracted to the lake in the past because of its unusual limnological features. In this book the editors have compiled an exhaustive review of current knowledge from the existing literature and from the results of more recent observations. It is certain that this book will become the essential reference work for scientists wanting to make progress in revealing the lake's secrets. It can be stated unequivocally that this work constitutes a complete review of the present state of knowledge on Lake Titicaca and that it provides the latest results of research on this habitat.

Soil and Sediment Remediation
Soil and Sediment Remediation

Author: Piet Lens

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2005-09-30

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 1843391007

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Soil and Sediment Remediation discusses in detail a whole set of remediative technologies currently available to minimise their impact. Technologies for the treatment of soils and sediments in-situ (landfarming, bioscreens, bioventing, nutrient injection, phytoremediation) and ex-situ (landfarming, bio-heap treatment, soil suspension reactor) will be discussed. The microbiological, process technological and socio-economical aspects of these technologies will be addressed. Special attention will be given to novel biotechnological processes that utilise sulfur cycle conversions, e.g. sulfur and heavy metal removal from soils. Also the potential of phytoremediation will be highlighted. In addition, treatment schemes for the clean-up of polluted megasites, e.g. harbours and Manufactured Gaswork Plants (MGP), will be elaborated. The aim of Soil and Sediment Remediation is to introduce the reader in: the biogeochemical characteristics of soil and sediments- new techniques to study soil/sediment processes (molecular probes, microelectrodes, NMR) clean up technologies for soils polluted with organic (PAH, NAPL, solvents) or inorganic (heavy metals) pollutants- preventative and remediative strategies and technologies available in environmental engineering novel process applications and bioreactor designs for bioremediation the impact of soil pollution on society and its economic importance.