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Building in Hot and Humid Regions

Historical Perspective and Technological Advances

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Editors:
  1. Napoleon Enteria

    1. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Iligan Institute of Technology, Mindanao State University, Iligan, Philippines

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  2. Hazim Awbi

    1. School of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, Reading, UK

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  3. Mat Santamouris

    1. School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

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  • Covers houses and buildings in hot and humid regions from historical perspectives to the status quo

  • Presents recent advances in building sciences and technologies that can be effectively applied in hot and humid regions

  • Will benefit a broad readership including graduate and undergraduate students, researchers and industry professionals, as well as government policymakers and legislators

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Perspective and Advances of Houses and Buildings in Hot and Humid Regions

    • Napoleon Enteria, Hazim Awbi, Mat Santamouris
    Pages 1-14

  3. Countermeasures to Urban Heat Island Considering Urban Energy Usage

    • Kazuki Yamaguchi, Tomohiko Ihara
    Pages 15-57

  4. Building Design for Hot and Humid Climate in a Changing World

    • Maria Andrea Triana, Renata De Vecchi, Roberto Lamberts
    Pages 59-73

  5. Evaluation of Microclimatic Comfort Around Campus Buildings at the Pedestrian Level by Means of Field Measurements and Survey of Satisfaction

    • Enes Yasa
    Pages 75-106

  6. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Consideration for the Design of Buildings for Hot and Humid Regions

    • D. Kolokotsa, Junjing Yang, Alexandros Pantazaras
    Pages 107-135

  7. Tectonics in the Gulf Architecture: ‘Modernity of Tradition’ in Buildings

    • Mamun Rashid, Dilshad Ara
    Pages 137-150

  8. Advances in Wind Tunnel and CFD Analysis for Building Design in Hot–Humid Climates

    • Priyadarsini Rajagopalan
    Pages 151-164

  9. Utilization of Natural Ventilation for Hot and Humid Singapore

    • Nyuk Hien Wong, Erna Tan, Ayu Sukma Adelia
    Pages 165-184

  10. Energy-Efficient and Renewable Energy-Supported Buildings in Hot and Humid Regions

    • Napoleon Enteria, Hiroshi Yoshino
    Pages 185-203

  11. Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems in Hot and Humid Regions

    • Napoleon Enteria, Takao Sawachi
    Pages 205-219
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About this book

This book presents an in-depth analysis covering climatic and weather conditions, house and building development history, construction methods and technologies, and environmental conditions. It provides relevant house and building information and highlights recent advances in hot and humid regions, as well as developments in other regions that are relevant to hot and humid climates.

The countries in hot and humid regions, which include the tropical countries, the Middle Eastern countries around the Mediterranean, and many countries of Central Asia and Africa, are home to some of the most challenging conditions in the world in terms of house and building design and construction, and in terms of maintaining indoor thermal comfort and air quality in an energy-efficient way.

The book’s respective chapters, prepared by expert contributors, cover essential concepts, designs, and construction methodologies for houses and commercial buildings. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in architecture and engineering, house and building designers, and building sciences researchers. Building contractors, manufacturers and distributors of building equipment and devices, and government policymakers and legislators will also benefit from the information provided in this book.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Iligan Institute of Technology, Mindanao State University, Iligan, Philippines

    Napoleon Enteria

  • School of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, Reading, UK

    Hazim Awbi

  • School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

    Mat Santamouris

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Building in Hot and Humid Regions

  • Book Subtitle: Historical Perspective and Technological Advances

  • Editors: Napoleon Enteria, Hazim Awbi, Mat Santamouris

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7519-4

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-7518-7Published: 08 May 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-7519-4Published: 26 April 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 219

  • Number of Illustrations: 33 b/w illustrations, 67 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Building Construction and Design, Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings, Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology

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