{"product_id":"the-architecture-of-natural-cooling-9781138629073","title":"The Architecture of Natural Cooling","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverheating in buildings is commonplace. This book describes how we can keep cool without conventional air-conditioning: improving comfort and productivity while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. It provides architects, engineers and policy makers with a how-to' guide to the application of natural cooling in new and existing buildings. It demonstrates, through reference to numerous examples, that natural cooling is viable in most climates around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis completely revised and expanded second edition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of natural cooling past and present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on the principles and strategies that can be adopted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA review of the applicability of different strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanation of simplified tools for performance assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA review of components and controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed evaluation of case studies from the USA, Europe, India and China.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not just for the technical specia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Natural cooling is one of the most important aspects to tackle while designing, and surely one of the trickiest to master. Through a well-calibrated collection of theoretical principles and practical recommendations, all supported by a set of thoroughly analysed and presented case studies, this volume provides a reference book for the many professionals who, in response to global trends, are just approaching the matter, as well as for those in search for a deeper understanding of natural cooling principles and their possible practical applications.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mario Cucinella, Architect, \u003ci\u003eHon FAIA, Int. Fellow RIBA (Founder MCA Bologna and New York) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This book brings together a uniquely comprehensive body of history, architectural science and contemporary practice that will stand as a primary source in the foreseeable future. The understanding of the specificity of climate lies at the heart of the book, serving as one of the foundations for natural cooling design. At the other pole of environmental design, human comfort is an essential parameter. Between these poles the book presents a systematic and comprehensive methodology for design that embraces precedent, science and technology. - \u003c\/strong\u003e Dean Hawkes Emeritus Professor, \u003ci\u003eWelsh School of Architecture \u0026amp; Darwin College, Cambridge \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eDean Hawkes. \u003c\/i\u003e1. Origins and Opportunities. 2. Principles ans Strategies. 3. Climate Applicability Mapping. 4. Integrated Design. 5. Testing the Strategy. 6. Performance Analysis. 7. Component Design. Case Study 1: Torrent Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India. Case Study 2: Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies, Ningbo, China. Case Study 3: Federal Courthouse, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Case Study 4: Stock Exchange, Valletta, Malta. Case Study 5: Zion National Park Visitor Centre, Springdale, Utah, USA. Case Study 6: Global Ecology Research Centre, Palo Alto, California, USA. Conclusions. Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019509924183,"sku":"9781138629073","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138629073.jpg?v=1750780482","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-architecture-of-natural-cooling-9781138629073","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}