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Biophilic and Bioclimatic Architecture

Analytical Therapy for the Next Generation of Passive Sustainable Architecture

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  • 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)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
  2. Architectural Hypothesis and Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Overview

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 3-11
    3. Architectural Hypothesis

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 13-21
    4. Architectural Theory

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 23-35
  3. Biophilic Architecture

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
    2. Biophilic Architecture Hypothesis

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 39-46
    3. Introduction on Plants and Vegetations

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 47-83
    4. Introduction on Growing Media (Soil)

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 85-94
    5. Introduction on Irrigation Systems

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 95-112
    6. Green Areas in Biophilic Architecture

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 113-122
    7. Plants, Oxygen and Human Life Benefits

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 159-165
    8. Evapotranspiration and Environmental Benefits

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 167-171
    9. Green Roofs

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 187-204
    10. Green Walls

      • Amjad Almusaed
      Pages 205-216
  4. Bioclimatic Architecture

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 217-217

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

  • Archcrea Institute, Viby J, Denmark

    Amjad Almusaed

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

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eBook USD 189.00
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  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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