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An urban approach to climate sensitive design : strategies for the tropics / M. Rohinton Emmanuel.

By: Emmanuel, M. Rohinton, 1962-.
Publisher: New York : Spon Press, 2004Description: viii, 172p : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0415334101 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Architecture, Tropical | Sustainable development -- Tropics | Climatic changes -- TropicsDDC classification: 720.470913
Contents:
Acknowledgments. - 1. Introduction. - 2. Urbanization and climate. - 3. Thermal comfort in the urban tropics. - 4. Climate-conscious urban design in the tropics: basic principles. - 5. Applications: urban design strategies. - 6. Climate-sensitive urban transportation for the tropics. - Refernces. - Index.
Item type Current location Shelf location Call number Copy number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 4, Shelf 30 , Side 1, TierNo 2, BayNo 7

720.470913 EMM (Browse shelf) 1 Available SABDx,23003,03,GR 5000026873
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 4, Shelf 30 , Side 1, TierNo 2, BayNo 7

720.470913 EMM (Browse shelf) 1 Available SABDx,23003,03,GR 5000033466

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgments. - 1. Introduction. - 2. Urbanization and climate. - 3. Thermal comfort in the urban tropics. - 4. Climate-conscious urban design in the tropics: basic principles. - 5. Applications: urban design strategies. - 6. Climate-sensitive urban transportation for the tropics. - Refernces. - Index.