168 Pages
by
Routledge
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... Read more
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
Biography
Torben Dahl is head of the Research Institute 2 at the School of Architecture, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
"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
