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Climate Responsive Design Richard Hyde

Climate Responsive Design By Richard Hyde

Climate Responsive Design by Richard Hyde


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Summary

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.

Climate Responsive Design Summary

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

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.

Climate Responsive Design 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

About Richard Hyde

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.

Additional information

GOR003547901
9780419209706
0419209700
Climate Responsive Design: A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates by Richard Hyde
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2000-07-13
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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