John Wiley
& Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey : 2011
VIII, 595
p. : il
ISBN 9780470497098
Materias:
Biblioteca Sbc Aprendizaje A-620.9 ENV
A comprehensive introduction to environmental controls for
architectural design
With concerns for sustainability rapidly changing the
technological playing field, the romanticized depiction of architects as
solitary artists confined to their drafting tables is becoming a thing of the
past. More than ever, today's architects must assume a leadership role in
collaborative design that involves many professional interactions. This
requires that architects have an all-inclusive understanding of the
environmental concerns influencing their designs.
Comprehensive and broad in scope, this designer-friendly
guide delivers solid fundamentals from a historical perspective, covering
environmental design topics that range from lighting, acoustics, thermal
control, and plumbing to fire protection egress, elevators, and escalators. It
shows how the interconnection between science and aesthetics holds the key to
creating buildings that are structurally enduring and socially responsible.
This book:
- Gives an understanding of the principles of various environmental issues without getting bogged down in engineering specifics
- Is illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings
- Includes a companion Web site with PowerPoint presentations
- Enables designers to communicate and coordinate effectively with specialists in HVAC, electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, and acoustics
Environmental Issues for Architecture provides architecture
and interior design students with the larger picture without overwhelming them
with details. Exploring subjects that are not emphasized in traditional
classrooms, this timely book shows how architects and designers can
successfully transform their ideas in ways that allow them to expand their
professional services and play a more important role in the building process.
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