Architecture

From the bestselling author of Ecohouse, this fully revised edition of Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change provides unique insights into how we can protect our buildings, cities, infra-structures and lifestyles against risks associated with extreme weather and related social, economic and energy events. .. .. Three new chapters present evidence of escalating rates of environmental change. The authors explore the growing urgency for mitigation and adaptation responses that deal with the resulting challenges. .. ..: .. ..; Theoretical information sits alongside practical design guidelines, so architects, designers and planners can not only see clearly what problems they face, but also find the solutions they need, in order to respond to power and water supply needs. .. .. ..; Considers use of materials, structures, site issues and planning in order to provide design solutions. .. .. ..; Examines recent climate events in the US and UK and looks at how architecture was successful or not in preventing building damage. .. .. Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change is an essential source, not just for architects, engineers and planners facing the challenges of designing our building for a changing climate, but also for everyone involved in their production and use. more...

Price: $57.95

'Several high quality scientific journals are published in the area of building energy and indoor/outdoor environment; however one has been missing. Advances in Building Energy Research fills the gap. I recommend ABER to all technical libraries research institutes and universities. It should also be used by construction companies and those manufacturing building materials and building products.' Professor Olli Seppänen President of REHVA (Federation of Heating and Air-conditioning Associations) 'Advances in Building Energy Research is a unique index. It will be an inexhaustible resource for energy related sciences and a continuous inspiration for architects around the world.' N. Fintikakis Architect and Director of UIA-ARES WP (Architecture and Renewable Energy Sources) 'The collection of articles provides an encyclopaedic overview of the state of the art of the subject; and they are written clearly and concisely. This volume is a must for researchers and advanced students.' Professor Edward Ng Department of Architecture The Chinese University of Hong Kong 'This is a very valuable first volume of a new series with each section written by leaders in their respective fields. Contributions cover a range of related topics and present evaluations of contemporary issues in building energy research that give the reader an immediate and clear insight.' Dr Adrian Pitts Senior Lecturer in Energy Environment and Sustainability University of Sheffield Advances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book this annual volume brings together invited contributions from the foremost international experts on energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. Spanning a broad range of tec more...

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One of the principle goals of Renaissance architects was to augment the powers of pneuma so as to foster the art of well-being. This book presents studies of Renaissance pneumatology exploring the relationship between architecture and the disciplines of art and science. more...

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This book argues that 'airspace' – the transitional area between check-in desk and baggage carousel – must be regarded as a discrete destination on any map of our age. more...

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In America Town, Mark L. Gillem reveals modern military outposts as key symbols of not just American power but also consumer consumption. Through case studies of several U.S. military facilities Gillem exposes these military installations as suburban culture replicated in the form of vast green lawns, three-car garages, and big-box stores and questions the impact of this practice on the rest of the world. more...

Price: $75.00