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Richard Hyde
Climate Responsive Design [PDF ebook]
A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates

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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.

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Format PDF ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781136743252 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2013 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2811599 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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