{"product_id":"better-buildings","title":"Better Buildings","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite\nan increasing demand for energy-efficient design, it is generally accepted that\narchitects rarely return to their creations to ensure that they are performing\nas intended: to talk to users, observe how the buildings work and have been\nadapted, and whether the environments created are enjoyable places to be in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile\nmost building professionals recognise the value of follow-through and\ninvolvement after handover, there are many perceived barriers to undertaking\nthis work in practice. This book provides a bold vision for how some of these\nperceived barriers can be overcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetter\nBuildings\u003c\/i\u003e\nprovides architects with the inspiration and tools they need to deliver truly\nsustainable design. Through essays and illustrated case studies, this essential\nbook explores how sustainable buildings are occupied and work and sheds light\non the methods used to observe this. It illustrates that in observing building\nperformance in-use, sustainable architecture has moved beyond simply creating\nbeautiful spaces, to deliver on the low-energy performances promised. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RIBA Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54228494188888,"sku":"9781859465868","price":47.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781859465868_c24926ec-843e-4239-8d27-9737b7a8f1f1.jpg?v=1777120230","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/better-buildings","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}