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.
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 ...
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.
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, ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.'
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 ...
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