Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates
Fathy, Hassan
ISBN 10: 0226239179 ISBN 13: 9780226239170
Published by University of Chicago Press, 1986
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1986: by Hassan Fathy- The use of natural energy to provide comfort in heat and cold conditions.
About the Author: Hassan Fathy, an Egyptian architect, has taught on the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo and served as head of its architectural section. He has received numerous awards including the 1970 French Literary Prize for this book, which originally appeared in a French edition.
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Title: Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: ...
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication Date: 1986
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Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates
Published by
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ISBN 10: 0226239179
ISBN 13: 9780226239170
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Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates
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University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226239179
ISBN 13: 9780226239170
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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full black cloth boards. Slightly cocked text block. Slight edge wear to dust jacket. Black and white photos, illustrations, tables. 172 pages. "Hassan Fathy draws on his extensive research on climate control, particularly in the Middle East, to demonstrate the advantages of many locally available building materials and traditional building methods." Keywords: Vernacular Architecture, Arab World, Climatic Problems, Microclimate, Natural Energy, Traditional Technique, Poor Societies, Environment, Thermal conduction, Resistance, Cooling, Evaporation, Sun Shading, Humidity. Seller Inventory # 153189
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Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates
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ISBN 10: 0226239179
ISBN 13: 9780226239170
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