{"product_id":"tropical-house-design-handbook-9781032490069","title":"Tropical House Design Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with accessible information, this book covers all the technical and practical aspects of home design in tropical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumerous 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Challenges and Objectives 2. Climate 3. Heat 4. Thermal Comfort 5. Traditional Construction 6. Protection From Solar Radiation 7. Thermal Insulation 8. Cooling and Air Conditioning 9. Feasibility 10. Examples of Projects 11. Portfolio 12. Apartment Blocks Conclusions and Perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866310095191,"sku":"9781032490069","price":38.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/tropical-house-design-handbook-9781032490069","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}