Environmental engineering : fundamentals, sustainability, design /

Mihelcic, James R.,

Environmental engineering : fundamentals, sustainability, design / James R. Mihelcic, University of South Florida , Julie Beth Zimmerman, Yale University. - Third edition. - xxiii;703p. : ill; 27cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This chapter discusses the evolution of protecting human health and the environment from regulatory approaches to sustainable development, highlighting critical opportunities for engineers to design appropriate, resilient solutions. Definitions for sustainable development and design are presented. Several emerging topics are presented-green chemistry, biomimicry, green engineering, life cycle thinking, and systems thinking-offering enhancements to engineering fundamentals leading to rigorous and sustainable design solutions"--

9781119604457

2021010975


Environmental engineering--Textbooks.
Sustainable engineering--Textbooks.
Sustainable design--Textbooks.

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