ABSTRACT

Climate Responsive Design provides a unique source for students and practising architects requiring guidance on climatic design. Covering theory and application it provides examples of innovative and best practice in 'responsive architecture' through case studies. The book also covers the broader topic of technology as a generator in design which will be of interest to all those involved in design and building. The book focuses on tropical climate but some of the theory can be applied to other climates; the difference in application is clearly delineated.

part 1|94 pages

Design Issues

chapter Chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|30 pages

Warm climates and the building context

chapter Chapter 3|50 pages

Climate responsive design

part 2|146 pages

Strategies

chapter Chapter 4|24 pages

Building structure

chapter Chapter 5|16 pages

The building process

chapter Chapter 6|24 pages

The roof

chapter Chapter 7|22 pages

The external wall

chapter Chapter 8|20 pages

Floors and internal walls

chapter Chapter 9|18 pages

The veranda

chapter Chapter 10|20 pages

Courtyards