Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   George Baird
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Spon Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.90cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.690kg
ISBN:  

9780419244301

ISBN 10:   0419244301
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   19 April 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Thermal Environmental Control Systems and their Potential for Expression 3. Recent Developments in the Expression of Thermal Environmental Control Systems 4. Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Bishan, Singapore 5. The Science Park, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 6. Gotz Headquarters, Wurzburg, Germany 7. Central Library Phoenix, Arizona 8. RAC Regional Centre, Bristol, England 9. The Scottish Office, Edinburgh, Scotland 10. Inland Revenue Offices, Nottingham, England 11. Hall 26, Hannover Fair, Germany 12. Tokyo Gas 'Earth Port', Yokohama, Japan 13. Eastgate Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe 14. UNSW Red Centre, Sydney, Australia 15. RWE Headquarters, Essen, Germany 16. Glaxo-Wellcome Headquarters, London, England 17. Torrent Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India 18. Menara Umno, Penang, Malaysia 19. Overview, Issues and Trends

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... these are in England and Scotland, five are in British Commonwealth countries (mostly tropical), one is in the USA, four are in Germany, and one is in Japan. This is a fair coverage...There are numerous excellent illustrations, some in colour. <br>- Architectural Science Review, Vol. 44, No. 4 <br> Mentioned in a publication of Building Services Journal. <br>June 2001 <br> Mentioned in a publication of Architecture Today. <br> Since most architects, architectural students and design teachers respond more favourably to images rather than narrative texts, the graphic content of the book offers greater substantive content and coverage than the professional images evident in many architectural journals. This, in itself, is a refreshing addition to literature.. <br>-Raymond J. Cole, University of British Columbia, Building Research and Information, 2002 <br> Mentioned in a publication of AA Files by Simos Yannas. <br>December 2001 <br>

'The material is presented honestly and personally and, in addition to providing a detailed record of the experience of the case-studies and interviews with their designers, represents a distillation and recounting or priorities and concerns of the author over a 30 year academic career.'-Building Research and Information 'There are numerous excellent illustrations, some in colour.' - Architectural Science Review 'His direct site observations and discussions with designers and occupants provide invaluable details and insights.' - Urban Design Quarterly 'The material is presented honestly and personally and, in addition to providing a detailed record of the experience of the case-studies and interviews with their designers, represents a distillation and recounting or priorities and concerns of the author over a 30 year academic career.' - Building Research and Information 'This is a very thorough book with a clear analysis of environmental systems fully referenced. It is a good source of writing about the subject.' - The Architectural Review

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