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

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

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

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

by Richard Hyde

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Overview

Climate 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780419209706
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 07/13/2000
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Richard Hyde

Table of Contents

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.
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