An Urban Approach To Climate Sensitive Design

An Urban Approach To Climate Sensitive Design

Title: An Urban Approach To Climate Sensitive Design
Author: Rohinton Emmanuel
Release: 2012-08-06
Kind: ebook
Genre: Art & Architecture, Books, Arts & Entertainment, Professional & Technical, Engineering, Science & Nature, Environment, Science Reference
Size: 11468935
The need to respond to the rapidly changing city climate is particularly urgent in the tropics where the urban transition is currently at its peak. While the need is clearly felt by the tropical urban dwellers, texts that provide an overview of the problem and indicate possible design solutions are rare. This comprehensive reference will be welcomed by student and practising architects as well as other built envronment professionals engaged with the environmental effects of building in worldwide warm and humid climates.