Design Primer for Hot Climates
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TextPublication details: UK Archimedia Press 2011Description: 155pISBN: - 9780956432322
- 721.0913/KON
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Colombo | 721.0913/KON |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This highly practical book has been written to encourage design solutions that are in harmony with local climates & conditions: a matter of economic as well as aesthetic importance.The initial chapters explain the fundamentals of climate & comfort. Subsequent sections set out environmental design techniques: methods of dealing with hazards such as earthquakes, lightning and termites; and guidance on the use of locally available materials & technology. The emphasis throughout is on illustrated and tabulated practical advice, with many drawn examplesof building form & construction, and lists of suitable plant species.
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