Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers

Thomas, Randall (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 0415363330 / ISBN 13: 9780415363334

Published by Routledge, 2006

3rd edition. 272 pages. 9.75x7.25x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-0415363330

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Environmental Design: An Introduction for ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New
Edition: 3rd Edition