Transitions

Transitions

Author: Peter W Newton

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2008-06-27

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13: 0643099735

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Formidable challenges confront Australia and its human settlements: the mega-metro regions, major and provincial cities, coastal, rural and remote towns. The key drivers of change and major urban vulnerabilities have been identified and principal among them are resource-constraints, such as oil, water, food, skilled labour and materials, and carbon-constraints, linked to climate change and a need to transition to renewable energy, both of which will strongly shape urban development this century. Transitions identifies 21st century challenges to the resilience of Australia’s cities and regions that flow from a range of global and local influences, and offers a portfolio of solutions to these critical problems and vulnerabilities. The solutions will require fundamental transitions in many instances: to our urban infrastructures, to our institutions and how they plan for the future, and perhaps most of all to ourselves in terms of our lifestyles and consumption patterns. With contributions from 92 researchers - all leaders in their respective fields - this book offers the expertise to chart pathways for a sustainability transition.


Design for X

Design for X

Author: Charles M. Eastman

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1996-08-31

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 0412787504

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Bringing together the expertise of worldwide authorities in the field, Design for X is the first comprehensive book to offer systematic and structured coverage of contemporary and concurrent product development techniques. It features over fifteen techniques, including: design for manufacture and assembly; design for distribution; design for quality; and design for the environment. Alternative approaches and common elements are discussed and critical issues such as integration and tradeoff are explored.


E-Cycling: Linking Trade and Environmental Law in the EC and the U.S.

E-Cycling: Linking Trade and Environmental Law in the EC and the U.S.

Author: Harri Kalimo

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 2006-06-20

Total Pages: 775

ISBN-13: 1571053565

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Provides insight into recycling legislation and its relationship with trade law, explaining numerous environmental policy tools, such as producer responsibility. Examines the relationship between international trade and environmental protection. Uses a case study of electronic recycling and a comparative law approach to clarify the evolving law of the European Community and the United States.


Life Cycle Costing for Engineers

Life Cycle Costing for Engineers

Author: B.S. Dhillon

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-10-26

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1439816891

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Cradle-to-grave analyses are becoming the norm, as an increasing amount of corporations and government agencies are basing their procurement decisions not only on initial costs but also on life cycle costs. And while life cycle costing has been covered in journals and conference proceedings, few, if any, books have gathered this information into an


Environmentally Conscious Mechanical Design

Environmentally Conscious Mechanical Design

Author: Myer Kutz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-03-16

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 0471726362

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The first volume of the Wiley series, Environmentally Conscious Mechanical Design focuses on the foundations of environmental design - both understanding it and implementing it. Coverage includes the important technical and analytical techniques and best practices of designing industrial, business, and consumer products that are environmentally friendly and meet environmental regulations. Topics covered include, Optiizing Designs; Design for Environment (DFE) practices, guidelines, methods and tools; Life Cycle Assessment and Design; Reverse Engineering; ISO 14000 and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) standards and others.