Sustainable development is a concept that incorporates energy, urban management, environmental objectives, policy integration, and the idea that effective solutions can be achieved in a cooperative manner with concerted effort. Now gaining momentum on the world stage, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies and decision making of both corporations and governmental entities. Sustainability development initiatives can vary widely in both scope and application, as well as success. This book is intended to clarify critical issues, proven approaches and potential pitfalls associated with such initiatives, covering underlying concepts, renewable energy solutions, environmental issues, green design and LEED® programs, sustainable industrial processes, sustainable development policy considerations, local government programs, corporate programs, tracking results, and future trends.

ISBN: 0-88173-565-5
6 x 9, Illus., 455 pp., Hardcover
ORDER CODE: 0594

CONTENTS

1 – What Is Sustainable Development?
2 – Sustainable Development: A New Social Concept
3 – The Environment & Sustainable Development
4 – Sustainable Buildings
5 – Sustainable Energy Solutions
6 – Corporate Sustainability Programs
7 – Local Politics for Sustainable Development
8 – How Sustainable Development Policies Affect Planning
9 – Tracking Local Sustainable Development
10 – Learning from Las Vegas
11 – International Sustainability
12 – What the Future Holds: Creating a Sustainable World
Bibliography, Appendices, Index