Overview
Develops an architectural strategy, which integrates the concepts of passive and low-energy buildings, biophilia and human comfort
Enables readers to develop a new understanding of biophilic architecture
Written by an expert on architecture
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (36 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Architectural Hypothesis and Theory
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Biophilic Architecture
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Bioclimatic Architecture
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About this book
Biophilic and Bioclimatic Architecture is a guide to innovative architectural design for architects, engineers and other specialists who are working with biophilic and bioclimatic architectural concepts.
Biophilic and Bioclimatic Architecture has three parts:
• Part I focuses on the relationship between architecture and human needs and the creation process, demonstrating the meaning of architectural value in architectural hypothesis.
• Part II opens the way towards a new understanding of biophilic architecture as a response to the negative actions of humans and the negative effects of using natural resources.
• Part III shows the benefits of combining the effects of the climate with the notion of human comfort in bioclimatic architecture.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dr. Arch Amjad Almusaed holds a PhD degree in Architecture (Environmental Design) from “Ion Mincu” University, Bucharest, Romania.
Dr. Al-musaed has 20 years’ experience in passive, bioclimatic, and biophilic architecture with innovative orientation of architectural science. He has carried out a great deal of research and technical survey work, and has performed several studies, in the above areas.
He is an active member of many international architectural associations, such as the International Union of Architects, Green Roofs International, Passive and Low Energy Architecture, The City and Ecology, and ISR.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Biophilic and Bioclimatic Architecture
Book Subtitle: Analytical Therapy for the Next Generation of Passive Sustainable Architecture
Authors: Amjad Almusaed
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-534-7
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London Limited 2011
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84996-533-0Published: 24 December 2010
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-5726-7Published: 25 September 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-1-84996-534-7Published: 21 December 2010
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIX, 422
Topics: Architectural History and Theory, Sustainable Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning