The Architectural Expression of Environmental Control Systems

ISBN-13: 9780419244301 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 288 str.

George Baird

Opis

Written for architects, building scientists and building services engineers, this reference book examines the ways design teams can take a more creative approach to the design and expression of both active and passive environmental control systems. Increasingly, the overt expression of building control systems has influenced overall building form and design solutions. Case studies from around the world, including many award-winning buildings, demonstrate elegant and successful design solutions.

Recenzje

'There are numerous excellent illustrations, some in colour.' - Architectural Science Review

'His direct site observations and discussions with designers and occupants provide invaluable details and insights.' - Urban Design Quarterly

'The material is presented honestly and personally and, in addition to providing a detailed record of the experience of the case-studies and interviews with their designers, represents a distillation and recounting or priorities and concerns of the author over a 30 year academic career.' - Building Research and Information

'This is a very thorough book with a clear analysis of environmental systems fully referenced. It is a good source of writing about the subject.' - The Architectural Review

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Thermal Environmental Control Systems and their Potential for Expression  3. Recent Developments in the Expression of Thermal Environmental Control Systems  4. Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Bishan, Singapore  5. The Science Park, Gelsenkirchen, Germany  6. Gotz Headquarters, Wurzburg, Germany  7. Central Library Phoenix, Arizona  8. RAC Regional Centre, Bristol, England  9. The Scottish Office, Edinburgh, Scotland  10. Inland Revenue Offices, Nottingham, England  11. Hall 26, Hannover Fair, Germany  12. Tokyo Gas 'Earth Port', Yokohama, Japan  13. Eastgate Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe  14. UNSW Red Centre, Sydney, Australia  15. RWE Headquarters, Essen, Germany  16. Glaxo-Wellcome Headquarters, London, England  17. Torrent Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India  18. Menara Umno, Penang, Malaysia  19. Overview, Issues and Trends

O autorze

Authored by Baird, George