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Zusatztext "On balance! this book would make a useful addition to one's professional library or for the enthusiast. It is a beautifully presented publication." - Construction Management and Economics Informationen zum Autor Torben Dahl is head of the Research Institute 2 at the School of Architecture, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Klappentext Provides a critical overview of the main climate influences which shape the design of buildings. Written by experts in their field, the book contains the latest research into climatic design supported by case studies and examples drawn from both historic and modernist practice from Europe and around the world. Beautifully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and building plans, the book sets out the environmental basis for sustainable design into the 21st century. A key focus of the book is the relationship between climate and comfort with various strategies outlined for different regions of the world and for different building types. Presents the science of environmental design as an uplifting experience and one which enriches the culture of architecture both aesthetically and socially. Zusammenfassung Drawing on contemporary and historic examples from around the world, this book explores the ways in which climate shapes architecture. Beautifully illustrated and deeply insightful, this critical overview presents new perspectives on the power of climate to shape human habitation. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The Architectural Potentials in Climate 2. Climate and Comfort 3. Adjustment and Control 4. Climate Themes 5. Physiological Architecture 6. Case Studies 7. Literature
