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1	Place of Houses more books like this by C Moore add to wishlist Illustrated with houses large and small, old and new, this volume is for people who want a house but who may not know what they really need, or what they have a right to expect. The authors examine houses in Massachusetts and California. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $31.14! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Design with Climate: Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism more books like this by Victor Olgyay add to wishlist Examines diverse solutions to the problems of shelter and provides insights into the effects of climate on human environment. The author isolates four distinct climates - temperate, cool, hot-arid and hot-humid - and explains their effects on orientation, air movement, sites and materials. see all copies from $107.09! first editions
3	Owner-Built Home more books like this by Ken Kern add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
4	Builder's Guide to Mixed Climates: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Mixed-Climate Building Techniques more books like this by Joseph Lstiburek add to wishlist This manual shows the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the mixed climates of North America. Lstiburek (a forensic engineer who heads Building Science Corp.in Massachusetts) discusses choosing the right insulation, heating systems, keeping heat in, air and moisture barriers, exterior wood priming, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
5	Thermal delight in architecture more books like this by Lisa Heschong add to wishlist Our thermal environment is as rich in cultural associations as our visual, acoustic, olfactory, and tactile environments. This book explores the potential for using thermal qualities as an expressive element in building design. Until quite recently, building technology and design has favored high-energy-consuming mechanical methods of neutralizing ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $11.45! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Builders GT Mixed Climates more books like this by Joseph W Lstiburek add to wishlist see all copies from $8.93! new only from $11.84! \| first editions
7	Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Cold-Climate Building Techniques more books like this by Joseph Lstiburek add to wishlist This manual presents the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America. Lstiburek (a forensic engineer who heads Building Science Corp. in Massachusetts) presents information on the practicalities of choosing the right insulation, heating systems, keeping heat in, air and ... see all copies from $45.56! new only from $45.56!
8	Climatic Design: Energy-Efficient Building Principles and Practices more books like this by Donald Watson add to wishlist see all copies from $8.62! first editions
9	Design for Arid Regions more books like this by Gideon S. Golany add to wishlist see all copies from $4.17! new only from $20.00! \| first editions
10	Garden and Climate more books like this by Chip Sullivan, Sullivan Chip add to wishlist The author ranges through gardening history to illustrate how, for thousands of years, people have coped with the climate by creative plantings, including "air-conditioned" grottoes and the planting of windbreaks to mitigate cold winds. see all copies from $10.44! new only from $33.00! \| first editions
11	Climate Responsive Design: A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates more books like this by Richard Hyde, Peter Woods add to wishlist With the growing awareness of environmental issues, there is a renewed interest in climate and its relationship to architecture. Climate Responsive Design 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 ... see all copies from $50.96! new only from $55.98! \| SVS
12	Getting Around (Emergent Reader) more books like this by Susan Canizares, Daniel Moreton, S Berger add to wishlist Simple text and photographs present various ways to get around, including bikes, boats, planes, and donkeys. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
13	Architectural Design for Tropical Regions more books like this by Cleveland Salmon add to wishlist Tropical regions present unique design challenges to architects, and this book is a comprehensive guide to addressing these issues. Topics include the effective use of energy and resources, coping with natural forces such as tropical cyclones, heavy rains, intense humidity, and high temperatures, and accommodating local heritage and tropical ... see all copies from $72.45! new only from $89.98! \| SVS
14	Architectural Expression of Environmental Control Systems more books like this by George Baird, Baird George add to wishlist The Architectural Expression of Environmental Control Systems examines the way project teams can approach the design and expression of both active and passive environmental control systems in a more creative way. Using seminal case studies from around the world and interviews with the architects and environmental engineers involved, the book ... see all copies from $85.00! new only from $133.91!
15	Design for northern climates cold-climate planning and environmental design more books like this by Matus add to wishlist see all copies from $5.21! first editions
16	House Design: Javier Barba: Living with Nature more books like this by Michael Webb add to wishlist Barba is a leading porponent of bioclimatic architecture, orientating houses to take advantage of a view, pull in natural light and shut out strong sun. This text looks at some of his best designs, located in Spain, Portugal and the Greek islands.' see all copies from $25.60! new only from $39.00!
17	European architecture in India, 1750-1850 more books like this by Sten Åke Nilsson add to wishlist see all copies from $20.00! first editions
18 view cover	Climate Considerations in Building and Urban Design more books like this by Baruch Givoni add to wishlist This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference available on building and urban climatology. The book takes a far-reaching look at the variety of climatic influences and their effects on individuals, buildings, and communities. Filled with lists, tables, and graphs for easy cross-referencing, as well as hundreds of visuals, Climate ... see all copies from $75.09! new only from $75.09!
19	Shelter in Saudi Arabia more books like this by Kaizer Talib add to wishlist see all copies from $20.82! first editions
20	La casa en la arquitectura mexicana more books like this by Ernesto Alva Martinez add to wishlist see all copies from $65.00! first editions
21	Alternate Sources of Energy: A Bibliography of Solar, Geothermal, Wind, and Tidal Energy, and Environmental Architecture more books like this by Barbara K Harrah add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
22 view cover	Building After Katrina: Visions for the Gulf Coast more books like this by Betsy Roettger (Editor) add to wishlist After the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the fall of 2005, entire towns, neighborhoods, and ecologies were destroyed. What remains is a complex web of social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues that demand new strategies for inhabiting this land.During the spring semester of 2006, the University of Virginia School ... see all copies from $29.59! new only from $29.59! \| SVS
23	Buildings, Climate, and Energy more books like this by T A Markus add to wishlist see all copies from $2.27! first editions
24	Energy efficient site design more books like this by Gary O Robinette add to wishlist see all copies from $18.00! first editions
25 view cover	Agora Borealis Engaging in Sustainable Architecture more books like this by Vivian Manasc, Cheryl Mahaffy add to wishlist Come behind the scenes to watch four large-scale sustainable buildings take shape. Hear the stories and ponder the bottom-line common sense embodied in this "green design" technology. In Agora Borealis, architect Vivian Manasc makes the case for sustainability by telling the inside story of four buildings: the brand-new Banff Town Hall, Hinton ... see all copies from $18.90!

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