| Design Primer for Hot Climates Contributor(s): Konya, Allan (Author), Vandenberg, Maritz (Author) |
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ISBN: 0956432328 ISBN-13: 9780956432322 Publisher: Archimedia Press Limited OUR PRICE: $17.51 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Sustainability & Green Design - Architecture | Criticism |
| Dewey: 720.9 |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.62 lbs) 156 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This highly practical book has been written to encourage design solutions that are in harmony with local climates & conditions: a matter of economic as well as aesthetic importance. The initial chapters explain the fundamentals of climate & comfort. Subsequent sections set out environmental design techniques: methods of dealing with hazards such as earthquakes, lightning and termites; and guidance on the use of locally available materials & technology. The emphasis throughout is on illustrated and tabulated practical advice, with many drawn examplesof building form & construction, and lists of suitable plant species. |