CRC Press Eco-design of Buildings and Infrastructure Book

Explore the future of sustainable urban development with Eco-design of Buildings and Infrastructure: 1. Part of the Sustainable Cities Research Series, this book provides a scientific look at how to integrate environmental responsibility into the very foundation of our built environments. This volume summarizes five years of intensive research conducted by the Chair on Ecodesign for buildings and infrastructures, a collaboration between ParisTech and VINCI. It offers a deep dive into the development of evaluation and simulation tools designed to measure key environmental factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and biodiversity impacts. Whether you are a designer, builder, or user within the urban environment, this text serves as a practical decision-aid instrument. It moves beyond theory to provide methodological bases for creating more sustainable cities through rigorous scientific approaches. This is an essential resource for professionals and students looking to master the tools required for modern, eco-friendly construction and infrastructure planning.