Foreword

This book intents to serve as a guide for architects, engineers and other engineers involved in the process of building design and construction, to improve their knowledge in Sustainable Buildings Design and to stimulate implementation in the architectural design practice.

Also, it is inteded for common citizens alike which would like to learn more about Sustainable Buildings and how they can contribute to their better life quality as well as the opoortunities they provide for preserving the environment.

It aims to inspire all of them and to contribute to the collective effort of the construction industry towards a sustainable future.

We hope that the material presented will instigate creative and innovative thinking for further advancements in sustainable building design.

We would would like to acknowledge the support of the International Visegrad Fund for the realization of this book and their strive towards a more Sustainable Future.