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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Main Author: Baird, George 1938- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Spon Press 2001
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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.
Physical Description:viii, 264 pages illustrations 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780419244301
0419244301