Architecture of the Well-Tempered Environment, The

Banham, Reyner

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Language: English

Published by Architectural Press, 1969

0851390730 / 9780851390734

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Book is in excellent condition in every respect with black cloth HB covers, silver print at spine. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind save previous owner's name and date (1969) at front. Dust jacket shows light edge wear, creasing, wear at folds, no tears. 295 pages in smaller format with heavy, glossy paper, profusely illustrated with floorplans, elevations, interiors, exteriors, photos, architectural drawings, architectural details, etc. Foundational architectural history text examining impact of environmental engineering and mechanical services on building design and architectural thought, arguing technology, human needs and environmental concerns must be integral to architecture rather than structures and mechanical systems treated as separate considerations, tracing development of environmental controls from vernacular solutions to power-operated systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, discussing allocation of resources and creation of well-tempered environments across varying climatic, cultural and geographical contexts, with bibliography and index. Keywords: History of Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Services, Heating Systems, Air Conditioning, Vernacular Architecture, Technology, Sustainability, Energy Performance. …

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Title
Architecture of the Well-Tempered Environment, The
Author
Banham, Reyner
Publisher
Architectural Press
Publication year
1969
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Binding
Hard Cover
Language
English
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0851390730
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9780851390734
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