Chapter 1 Green Architecture：Overview 1
Introduction：Ecosystems and Natural Environments 1
Human Impact on the Natural Environment 2
Architectural Impact on the Natural Environment 11
Responsibility of Architecture 23
Chapter 2 Definitions and Operationalizations of Green Architecture 27
Sustainability 27
Sustainable Architecture 28
Ecology 32
Ecological Architecture 32
Performance 36
Green 39
Measurement of Green 40
Chapter 3 Brief History of Green Architecture 43
Early Beginnings 43
Shelters and Early Technology 44
Population Increase 44
Ecological/Environmental Changes 45
The Rise of Environmental Awareness 46
Conservation Movement 47
The Birth of Modern Environmentalism and Specialized Movements 48
Chapter 4 Green Technologies：Energy Generation 67
Energy Generation 68
Bioenergy 69
Solar Energy 72
Geothermal Energy 78
Wind Energy 79
Hydro Energy 81
Blue Energy 82
Fuel Cell Energy 83
Hybrid Systems 84
Chapter 5 Green Technologies：Energy Retention 85
Insulation Systems 85
Heating/Cooling Systems 89
Ventilation Systems 91
Water and Waste Management Systems 92
Chapter 6 Green Materials 103
Biomaterials/Biotic Materials 103
Composites 115
Chapter 7 Smart Materials 125
Thermo-Responsive Materials 125
Light-Responsive Materials 130
Stimulus(Force)-Responsive Materials 131
Nanomaterials 132
Chapter 8 Case Studies 135
Advanced Green Buildings 135
Active Solar Buildings 207
Passive Solar Buildings 223
Modular and Mobile Systems 243
Solar Decathlon Projects 265
Solar Decathlon 2002 266
Solar Decathlon 2005 283
Solar Decathlon 2007 304
Bibliography 329
Index 341