The Architectural Expression of Environmental Control Systems /

The Architectural Expression of Environmental Control Systems examines the way project teams can approach the design and expression of both active and passive environmental control systems in a more creative way. Using seminal case studies from around the world and interviews with the architects and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baird, George (Author)
Corporate Author: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis, 2003.
Edition:1st edition.
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Summary:The Architectural Expression of Environmental Control Systems examines the way project teams can approach the design and expression of both active and passive environmental control systems in a more creative way. Using seminal case studies from around the world and interviews with the architects and environmental engineers involved, the book illustrates innovative responses to client, site and user requirements, focusing upon elegant design solutions to a perennial problem. This book will inspire architects, building scientists and building services engineers to take a more creative approach to the design and expression of environmental control systems - whether active or passive, whether they influence overall building form or design detail.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (304 pages)
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.