ABSTRACT

The aim of this chapter is to discuss some of the current definitions, concepts and principles for bioclimatic houses and housing. Redefining bioclimatic housing can start from studies of built works: Mapleton House, subtropical Queensland, Australia. Richard Leplastrier is one of the contemporary Australian architects whose architectural ideas have had a significant impact on its architecture. Mapleton House, located in subtropical Queensland, provides insight into new definitions, concepts and principles (architect: Richard Leplastrier) https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9781849770569/0259c720-7616-4019-b09a-e154acba1ed3/content/fig1_1_B.jpg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/> Source: Richard Hyde