In the name of Allah the Merciful

Tropical House Design Handbook: Bioclimatic, Safe, Comfortable, Economical and Respectful of the Environment

ETIK2A ETIK2A, B0CKFKG2LC, 1032490063, 103249008X, 1003829880, 9781003829881, 9781032490083, 9781032490069, 9781003391807, 978-1003829881, 978-1032490083, 978-1032490069, 978-1003391807

English | 2024 | PDF | 120 MB | 323 Pages

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Packed with accessible information, this  book covers all the technical and practical aspects of home design in  tropical environments.

It begins by outlining the prerequisites  needed to understand the issues involved (climate, heat, thermal  comfort, etc.) and discusses the solutions offered by traditional  housing. It then identifies current solutions for protecting buildings  and their occupants from solar radiation and external heat, while  promoting bioclimatic and environmentally friendly approaches.

The economic viability of the solutions  identified is discussed, as are the advantages and disadvantages of the  materials, depending on the context and standards in force.

Numerous examples illustrate how  buildings can be adapted to local realities, from the avant-garde  creations of Jean Prouvé to those of today’s architects who are  committed to sustainable development, as well as specific projects  incorporating the recommendations made in this book.

More than 460 photos, drawings,  diagrams, tables, maps, house plans, logos and pictograms illustrate  this reference work for all those involved in construction in tropical  regions, particularly students in the field and, more generally, anyone –  from professionals to private individuals – looking for useful  information on this subject.