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, the book 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 practices.

Provides guidance for ecosystem service to benefit the environment Demonstrates environmental microbiology with civil engineering for urban green infrastructure development Includes advanced restoration technology for various ecosystems and building structures

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Introduction and Overview.- Introduction to Restoration Engineering and its Applications in Various Ecosystems.- Foundations for Green Building Materials.- Unearthing Ecological Wisdom from Nature for Green Building Materials.- Application of Biomineralization for Sustainable Construction. <p