Bioclimatic Architecture in Warm Climates : A Guide for Best Practices in Africa
2019 ed.
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
303012035X
ISBN-13
9783030120351
Edition
2019 ed.
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Manufacture
CH
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 13th, 2019
Print length
491 Pages
Weight
860 grams
Dimensions
16.40 x 24.60 x 3.20 cms
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This book provides a concise set of sustainable design guidelines to be applied in both new buildings and the refurbishment of old buildings, and integrates bioclimatic design strategies with other sustainability issues such as: cultural aspects, affordability, and urban planning.
This book provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to bioclimatic building design in Africa. Bioclimatic design is at the core of urban sustainability, and is a critical issue in Africa, where "imported" building typologies are being used at an increasing pace, disregarding the local context and consequently causing damage to the environment, to the economy, and to the culture itself. This book provides a concise set of sustainable design guidelines to be applied in both new buildings and the refurbishment of old buildings, and integrates bioclimatic design strategies with other sustainability issues such as: cultural aspects, affordability, and urban planning. Chapters are fully illustrated with photographs and drawings and include best-practice examples and strategies making it accessible to engineers, architects, students and a broad range of professionals in the building industry.
- Encompasses all climatic regions in Africa;
- Integrates bioclimatic design strategies with other sustainability issues;
- Discusses new design to refurbishment, from urban to rural, including office buildings, residential, tourism, social housing and self building.
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