Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers

Thomas, R.

ISBN 10: 0415363349 / ISBN 13: 9780415363341

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd., 2006

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780415363341.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415363349
• ISBN 13: 9780415363341
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 700 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture

About this title

Synopsis

Written and edited by a team of specialists at Max Fordham LLP, one of the UK’s leading environmental and building services engineering consultancies, Environmental Design is the result of their extensive experience in designing environmentally-friendly buildings. The principles of their approach, which they have taught in numerous schools of architecture and engineering, are clearly presented here.

The book starts with some basic scientific principles and environmental issues and then moves on to site planning, energy use, materials and building form. Natural ventilation systems, high-efficiency mechanical equipment and alternative energy sources are also covered. State-of-the-art buildings of exceptional quality are incorporated throughout the text and illustrate the authors’ belief that environmentally responsible architecture can be visually exciting. They conclude with a selection of detailed case studies of award-winning projects – including, new for this third edition, Beaufort Court, King's Langley and the National Trust Headquarters, Swindon.

This book is essential reading for architects, engineers, planners and students of these disciplines.

About the Author

Randall Thomas has been active in practice and teaching for over thirty years. He is visiting Professor in Architectural Science at Kingston University, UK, and has been a Partner of Max Fordham LLP since 1987.