| Climate Responsive Design: A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates Contributor(s): Hyde, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0419209700 ISBN-13: 9780419209706 Publisher: Taylor & Francis OUR PRICE: $92.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2000 Annotation: The increasing interst in effective energy use in buildings and of the effectof this on human health, has generated the need to consider more carefully designing buildings with climate in mind. This book provides a unique source for those requiring guidance on climatic design. Covering theory and application, it provides examples of innovative and best practice in 'responsive architecture' through case studies. The book also covers the broader topic of technology as a generator in design which will be of interest to all those involved in design and building. The book focuses on tropical climate but some of the theory can be applied to other climates; the difference in application is clearly delineated. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - General - Architecture | Sustainability & Green Design - Architecture | Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation |
| Dewey: 720 |
| LCCN: 99051585 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 7.46" W x 9.62" (1.56 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Climate Responsive Design provides a unique source for students and practising architects requiring guidance on climatic design. Covering theory and application it provides examples of innovative and best practice in 'responsive architecture' through case studies. The book also covers the broader topic of technology as a generator in design which will be of interest to all those involved in design and building. The book focuses on tropical climate but some of the theory can be applied to other climates; the difference in application is clearly delineated. |