A comprehensive introduction to environmental controls for
architectural design
With concerns for sustainability rapidly changing the
technological playing field, the romanticized depiction of
architects as solitary artists confined to their drafting tables is
becoming a thing of the past. More than ever, today's architects
must assume a leadership role in collaborative design that involves
many professional interactions. This requires that architects have
an all-inclusive understanding of the environmental concerns
influencing their designs.
Comprehensive and broad in scope, this designer-friendly guide
delivers solid fundamentals from a historical perspective, covering
environmental design topics that range from lighting, acoustics,
thermal control, and plumbing to fire protection egress, elevators,
and escalators. It shows how the interconnection between science
and aesthetics holds the key to creating buildings that are
structurally enduring and socially responsible. This book:
Gives an understanding of the principles of various
environmental issues without getting bogged down in engineering
specifics
Is illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings
Includes a companion Web site with PowerPoint presentations
Enables designers to communicate and coordinate effectively with
specialists in HVAC, electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, and
acoustics
Environmental Issues for Architecture provides architecture and
interior design students with the larger picture without
overwhelming them with details. Exploring subjects that are not
emphasized in traditional classrooms, this timely book shows how
architects and designers can successfully transform their ideas in
ways that allow them to expand their professional services and play
a more important role in the building process.
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