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Climate Responsive Building: Appropriate Building Construction in Tropical and Subtropical Regions - Softcover

Gut, Paul; Ackerknecht, Dieter

 
9783908001393: Climate Responsive Building: Appropriate Building Construction in Tropical and Subtropical Regions

Synopsis

This book describes alternative techniques for designing buildings for specific climates in tropical and subtropical regions. Emphasis is given to "soft measures" and natural means that will reduce energy consumption by well considered construction and appropriate selection of materials. It gives the theoretical background which is necessary to understand the climate factors, the principles of thermal processes and climatic design.

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