The Environments of Architecture: Environmental Design in Context

ISBN-13: 9780415360890 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 242 str.

Randall Thomas; Trevor Garnham

Opis

This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architecture. Written by highly respected authors, this is an excellent guide for practitioners, students and academics.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Site and Setting  3. Building Design 1: Smaller Buildings and the Creation of Environments  4. Building Design 2: The Environments of Larger Buildings  5. Heating, Cooling and Power  6. Ventilation  7. Light and Shade  8. The City  9. Conclusion