Climate Responsive Design: A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid ClimatesClimate 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. |
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Climate Responsive Design: A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid ... Richard Hyde No preview available - 2015 |
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achieved active addition advantage air-conditioning allow approach Architects architecture bracing breeze buffer building ceiling cent climate responsive column comfort concern concrete connection construction context cooling cost courtyard create deck direct effect efficiency elements energy environment environmental examined example external fabric factors floor follows forces frame function further gives glass ground heat gain humidity important increase insulation integration interior internal issues less light load mass materials means method minimize moderate modification natural orientation particular passive performance plant problems reduce reflect resist roof shading showing side skin solar solar radiation space speed steel strategies structure summer surface temperature thermal timber tion traditional tropical types ventilation veranda walls warm climates whilst wind winter zone