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Climate Responsive Design : A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates by Richard Hyde (2000, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Climate Responsive Design : A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates, Paperback by Hyde, Richard, ISBN 0419209700, ISBN-13 9780419209706, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Climate responsive design employs strategies that minimize the environmental impact of buildings through selecting an appropriate response to a naturally warm climate. Hyde (architecture, University of Queensland) examines specific design issues, architectural elements, and built examples that illustrate the approach. The method of construction, the roof, external walls, floors, verandas, and courtyards are considered. Black and white photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis Group
ISBN-100419209700
ISBN-139780419209706
eBay Product ID (ePID)858244
Product Key Features
Number of Pages256 Pages
Publication NameClimate Responsive Design : a Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
SubjectGeneral, Methods & Materials
TypeTextbook
AuthorRichard Hyde
Subject AreaArchitecture
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN99-051585
Dewey Edition21
Reviews'Hyde shows in this book that comfortable living is entirely achievable without air conditioning in many regions by appropriate architecture design... The book is well illustrated both with photographs of successful (and some unsuccessful) buildings.' - The Architectural Science Review, 'Hyde shows in this book that comfortable living is entirely achievable without air conditioning in many regions by appropriate architecture design... The book is well illustrated both with photographs of successful (and some unsuccessful) buildings.'- The Architectural Science Review
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal720/.47
Table Of ContentContributors. 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.
SynopsisClimate 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., Covering both theory and application, Climate Responsive Designprovides examples of innovative best practice in 'responsive architecture'. A unique source for students and practising architects requiring guidance on climatic design.
LC Classification NumberNA2541.H93 2000
