Ecological Wisdom in Restoration Engineering, Hardcover by Achal, Varenyam
by Abhijit Mukherjee
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Ecological Wisdom in Restoration Engineering, Hardcover by Achal, Varenyam (EDT); Mukherjee, Abhijit (EDT), ISBN 9811301484, ISBN-13 9789811301483, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US This book focuses on ecological wisdom inspired restoration engineering through theories, hypotheses, policies, practical understanding, and case studies. Understanding nature’s processes is a prerequisite for the healthy and sustainable functioning of a habitable Earth. As such, th provides a guide for readers seeking to understand and build sustainable, urban socio-ecological systems using restoration technologies based on wisdom. Motivated by recent rapid advances in restoration engineering, such as the role of green building materials in urban infrastructures, and developing sustainable landscapes to benefit the environment, economy and communities, it is an essential reference on the most promising innovative technologies. It discusses engineering methods and practices in the restoration of soil, water, heritage sites, and other ecosystems, as well as the development and applications of green building materials. It presents a holistic and systematic approach that utilizes natural resources and the concept of ecological wisdom to reap sustainable environmental, economic and social benefits to fulfill the concept of living in harmony with nature. This book is a valuable resource for civil- and environmental engineering researchers as well as organizations engaged in eco-restoration practic
- Publisher: Springer
- Year: 2018
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9789811301483
- Condition: Fine
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