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Design Primer for Hot Climates by Maritz Vandenberg and Allan Konya (2011, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherArchimedia Press, The Limited

ISBN-100956432328

ISBN-139780956432322

eBay Product ID (ePID)118615181

Product Key Features

Book TitleDesign Primer for Hot Climates

Number of Pages156 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSustainability & Green Design, History / General

Publication Year2011

IllustratorYes

GenreArchitecture

AuthorMaritz Vandenberg, Allan Konya

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight9.9 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2012-419769

Dewey Edition19

Dewey Decimal721

SynopsisThis highly practical book has been written to encourage design solutions that are in harmony with local climates & conditions: a matter of economic as well as aesthetic importance.The initial chapters explain the fundamentals of climate & comfort. Subsequent sections set out environmental design techniques: methods of dealing with hazards such as earthquakes, lightning and termites; and guidance on the use of locally available materials & technology. The emphasis throughout is on illustrated and tabulated practical advice, with many drawn examplesof building form & construction, and lists of suitable plant species.

LC Classification NumberNA2542.T7K66 2011