Climate Responsive Design: A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates

ISBN-13: 9780419209706 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 256 str.

Richard Hyde; Peter Woods

Opis

With the growing awareness of environmental issues, there is a renewed interest in climate and its relationship to architecture. This text focuses on tropical climate but much of the theory can be applied to other climates; the difference in application is clearly delineated. The broader topic of technology as a generator in design should be of interest to all those involved in design and building.

Recenzje

'Hyde shows in this book that comfortable living is entirely achievable without air conditioning in many regions by appropriate architecture design... The book is well illustrated both with photographs of successful (and some unsuccessful) buildings.' - The Architectural Science Review

Spis treści

Contributors. Foreword. Preface. Part 1 - Design Issues 1. Introduction. 2. Warm Climates and the Building Context 3. Climate Responsive Design. Part Two - Strategies 4. Building Structure. 5. The Building Process. 6. The Roof 7. The External Wall. 8. Floors and Internal Walls. 9. The Veranda. 10. Courtyards. Index.

O autorze

Richard Hyde