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This abundantly illustrated book guides the reader through Jón Kristinsson’s
vision, theory, technological innovations, plans for infrastructure and cities,
and of course, his integrated sustainable design.
The built environment is responsible for a predominant part of the energy consumed in the world. The need
for sustainable development in this sector is evident. All great changes have come from individuals, not from
systems, parties, churches and the like. Jón Kristinsson is such an individual, who brings society into motion.
This book is witness to his legacy of an urgent vision, innovative ideas, renewable energy technology and
integrated architecture that brings along great sustainable change for the built environment, clearly presented
by Andy van den Dobbelsteen. An important book for
architecture in our days.
There is no dearth of lofty thoughts in matters environmental. However, “God is in the detail”. This book
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visions.
Maarten van Emden (Emeritus Professor of Computer Science, University of Victoria, Canada)
This informative and inspiring book reveals a tireless effort to develop new sustainable concepts and
solutions. The reader gets an image of the ingenuity and persistence demanded to bring new ideas onto the
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integrated design and construction work based on new solutions give rise to new knowledge and ideas.
Prof. Guðni A. Jóhannesson (Director General of the National Energy Authority, Reykjavik, Iceland)
ISBN 978-90-5269-407-8
9 789052 694078