Healthy Homes in Tropical Zones : A Plea for Improving Rural Domestic Building in Asia & Africa
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
3936681813
ISBN-13
9783936681819
Publisher
Edition Axel Menges
Imprint
Edition Axel Menges
Country of Manufacture
DE
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 1st, 2014
Print length
304 Pages
Weight
1,794 grams
Dimensions
31.30 x 24.20 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Residential buildings, domestic buildings
Ksh 12,400.00
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Early nomadic shelters, including caves, animal skin tents, and igloos, were used for protection against wind, rain, snow, sunlight, and other forces of nature. These basic homes also provided defence against predators and were used to store a few important possessions. They were temporary, and proximity to a water source was of prime importance. F
Throughout the tropics a huge diversity in house design and use of building materials can be observed, based on centuries of local experience, customs, and availability of natural resources for construction. Consequently, these differences in building style affect indoor climate and comfort for occupants, which in turn affect occupants exposure to infectious diseases. The authors describe the architectural designs of rural houses in two countries in Asia (Thailand, Philippines) and two in Africa (The Gambia, Tanzania), and relate these factors to health, notably the risk of mosquito-borne infectious diseases such as malaria. Based on these findings they describe a series of house modifications that could enhance comfort whilst at the same time reduce health risks.
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