Embodied Power
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Energy And The New Reality 1
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Author : Leslie Daryl Danny Harvey
language : en
Publisher: Earthscan
Release Date : 2010
Energy And The New Reality 1 written by Leslie Daryl Danny Harvey and has been published by Earthscan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Architecture categories.
John Straube, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and School of Architecture, University of Waterloo, Canada --
The Simple Physics Of Energy Use
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Author : Peter Rez
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-09-29
The Simple Physics Of Energy Use written by Peter Rez and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-29 with Science categories.
As a society we use energy for climate control and lighting in buildings, moving people and goods form one place to another and making things. Our standard of living depends on transforming energy locked up in fossil fuels, atomic nuclei or provided free of charge by the sun and wind into a form that we can use. This book uses simple classical physics (mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism) to quantitatively review sources of energy and how we use them. It addresses key questions such as: Can renewables such as solar and wind take over from fossil fuels? How much will their use reduce CO2 emissions? To see what is important, numbers are used to estimate how big or small things are, but the maths is kept at the level of simple algebra and trigonometry. The aim is to give an overview of the big picture, to only worry about what really makes a difference. There's also growing concern that CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels will change climate irreversibly in harmful ways.
A Companion To The Anthropology Of The Body And Embodiment
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Author : Frances E. Mascia-Lees
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-03-29
A Companion To The Anthropology Of The Body And Embodiment written by Frances E. Mascia-Lees and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-29 with Social Science categories.
A Companion to the Anthropology of the Body and Embodiment offers original essays that examine historical and contemporary approaches to conceptualizations of the body. In this ground-breaking work on the body and embodiment, the latest scholarship from anthropology and related social science fields is presented, providing new insights on body politics and the experience of the body Original chapters cover historical and contemporary approaches and highlight new research frameworks Reflects the increasing importance of embodiment and its ethnographic contexts within anthropology Highlights the increasing emphasis on examining the production of scientific, technological, and medical expertise in studying bodies and embodiment
Sustainaspeak
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Author : Elizabeth Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-02-01
Sustainaspeak written by Elizabeth Lewis and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-01 with Architecture categories.
Architecture 2030; BUG; Biophilic Design; BIPV; Circular Economy; LEED; Passive Design; Solar Chimney; Systems Thinking; WELL; Xeriscaping. What does it all mean? The complex and evolving language used in the sustainable design community can be very challenging, particularly to those new to environmentally friendly and resource-efficient design strategies that are needed today. Definitions of over two hundred terms with further sources. Clearly cross-referenced with Sustainaspeak, Theoryspeak, and Archispeak terms. Illustrated throughout with sustainable award-winning buildings by e.g. Behnisch, Brooks + Scarpa, EHDD, KieranTimberlake, Lake|Flato, Leddy Mahtum Stacy, SmithGroup, Perkins+Will, ZGF, VMDO, and McDonough + Partners. Sustainaspeak: A Guide to Sustainable Design Terms provides a current guide to the sustainable design strategies, terms, and practices needed for the next generation of designers, architects, students, and community leaders to design a carbon-neutral world for future generations.
Cultures Of Exile And The Experience Of Refugeeness
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Author : Stephen Dobson
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2004
Cultures Of Exile And The Experience Of Refugeeness written by Stephen Dobson and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Political Science categories.
Refugee research and debate have focused on international agreements, border controls and the legal status of asylum seekers. The lived, daily life of refugees in different phases of their flight has thus been unduly neglected. How have refugees experienced policies of reception and resettlement, and how have they individually and collectively built up their own cultures of exile? To answer these questions the author of this study has undertaken long-term fieldwork as a community worker in a Norwegian municipality. Refugees from Chile, Iran, Somalia, Bosnia and Vietnam were on occasions subjected to exclusionary and discriminatory practices. Nevertheless, restistance was seen in the form of a Somali women's sewing circle, the organisation of a multi-cultural youth club, running refugee associations and printing their own language newspapers. Moreover, in activities such as these, refugees addressed and came to terms with a limited number of shared existential concerns: morality, violence, sexuality, family reunion, belonging and not belonging to a second generation. Drawing upon these experiences a general theory of refugeeness is proposed. It states that the cultures refugees create in exile are the necessary prerequisite for self-recognition and survival.
The Thread Of Energy
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Author : Martin J. Pasqualetti
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-12-03
The Thread Of Energy written by Martin J. Pasqualetti and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-03 with Business & Economics categories.
Energy weaves the tapestry of our lives, and it does so in more ways than we usually recognize. While it is clear that it powers our homes, airplanes, and factories, its overwhelming influence often goes without notice in other areas, from the heartbreak of poverty to the motivation for war. While maintaining its availability has the potential to create jobs and contribute to competitive economies, nonrenewable energy sources are scarring our landscapes, polluting our air, and fouling our water. Understanding how we use energy and what we are willing to do to maintain our access to it can help us prepare for the complex and daunting challenges that linger as we look for alternatives. In The Thread of Energy, Martin J. Pasqualetti homes in on this vital driver of human actions and decisions. He exposes the impact of energy according to multiple scales of measurement and assessment, from everyday applications to global entanglements. The book traces our increasing dependence on Earth's nonrenewable energy resources by comparing lifestyle changes throughout history. Pasqualetti showcases the many ways energy infiltrates communication methods in all its forms (e.g., print, visuals, digital, etc.). The final chapters detail various approaches used by democratic societies looking to lessen their energy usage, including the critical importance of environmentally conscious policymakers. The Thread of Energy treats energy as a social issue with a technical component, rather than the other way around.
Decarbonizing Rural Buildings And Rural Energy System
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Author : Building Energy Research Center Tsinghua University
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-07-04
Decarbonizing Rural Buildings And Rural Energy System written by Building Energy Research Center Tsinghua University and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-04 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This open access book focuses on China’s building energy consumption and CO2 emissions, to discuss the status quo of China’s building energy in four categories, their characteristics and technologies to improve energy efficiency and achieve zero-carbon emission. Carbon peaking and carbon neutrality targets have been one of the main motivations and goals for China’s social and economic development. Building is one of the most important sectors to achieve energy saving and emission reduction. In particular, this book discusses the pathways to achieve the carbon neutrality target for China’s rural buildings and rural energy system. This book analyzes the energy system transformation, technology perspectives to implement energy and carbon target in rural building sector. This book consists of large scale of survey data, monitoring data, and case studies. The discussion on technologies and policies is supported by a variety of evidences and continuous research for more than ten years. The information, data, and policy suggestions will be of interest to national and international audiences working in the fields of energy, climate change, engineering, and building science areas.
Principles Of Sustainable Energy Systems
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Author : Charles F. Kutscher
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2025-08-14
Principles Of Sustainable Energy Systems written by Charles F. Kutscher and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-08-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems provides students with a fundamental and practical understanding of the energy transition. It discusses the design, production, and economics of energy conversion and storage technologies, as well as requirements and technologies for the end-use sectors of transportation, buildings, and industry. This book begins by introducing students to the important field of sustainability and then presents comprehensive coverage of solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and bio-fuels, geothermal, nuclear, and ocean-based energy technologies. This new edition features recent advances in batteries and other storage technologies, electricity transmission, electric vehicles, and beneficial electrification and demand response in buildings, as well as approaches for reducing emissions from shipping and aviation. It introduces new material on low-carbon building materials, heat pumps, and the practical design aspects of solar photovoltaic systems. This book also covers economics and energy systems analysis methods such as life cycle assessment and greenhouse gas accounting, including detailed examples of design and financial analysis using the System Advisor Model (SAM). This book is intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate engineering students taking courses in Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, and Energy Conversion. Instructors will have access to a Solutions Manual and Figure Slides for their course.
Green Communications
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Author : Konstantinos Samdanis
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-07-23
Green Communications written by Konstantinos Samdanis and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book provides a comprehensive view of green communications considering all areas of ICT including wireless and wired networks. It analyses particular concepts and practices, addressing holistic approaches in future networks considering a system perspective. It makes full use of tables, illustrations, performance graphs, case studies and examples making it accessible for a wide audience.
Perspectives For Marine Energy In The Mediterranean Area Volume Ii
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Author : Simone Bastianoni
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2023-02-08
Perspectives For Marine Energy In The Mediterranean Area Volume Ii written by Simone Bastianoni and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-08 with Technology & Engineering categories.