Seaside Building Design: Principles and Practice Buildings in Maritime Zones

This one of a kind reference gathers numerous new studies examining the design of buildings in seaside locations. Chapters discuss design for various locations and seaside climates and include information regarding climate, materials, concepts of cooling and heating, vegetation and micro-climate, an...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sayigh, Ali (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Innovative Renewable Energy
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This one of a kind reference gathers numerous new studies examining the design of buildings in seaside locations. Chapters discuss design for various locations and seaside climates and include information regarding climate, materials, concepts of cooling and heating, vegetation and micro-climate, and weather conditions and sustainability. This book provides architects, engineers, builders, and students with design examples and applications that will enable them to design and build comfortable, cost-effective and sustainable buildings in maritime zones
Physical Description:X, 242 p. 185 illus., 175 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319679495