Environmental diversity and architecture /

This work takes the position that the dynamics of the architectural environment is a key aspect of good design, yet poorly understood. Each chapter demonstrates how an understanding of a particular context or environmental characteristic in dynamic termsinforms design.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Steemers, Koen, Steane, Mary Ann
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Spon Press, 2004.
Subjects:
Architecture > Human factors.
Architectural design.
Architecture > Facteurs humains.
Design architectural.
ARCHITECTURE > Interior Design > General.
Architectural design
Architecture > Human factors
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Environmental diversity in architecture / Mary Ann Steane and Koen Steemers
  • Social and environmental convergence / Elizabeth Shove
  • The ambiguity of intentions / Peter Carl
  • Human nature / Nick Baker
  • Diversified life of buildings / John Fernandez
  • The urban microclimate / Koen Steemers, Marylis Ramos, and Maria Sinou
  • Outdoor comfort / Marialena Nikolopoulou
  • Intermediate environments / Andre Potvine
  • Architecture is frozen music? / Tim Lewers
  • Environmental diversity and light / Mary Ann Steane
  • Daylight perception / Katerina Parpairi
  • Spatial variability and thermal comfort / Abu Merghani
  • Experiencing climate : architecture and environmental diversity / Peter Fisher.

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