Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
ISBN 13 | 9783319392547 |
ISBN 10 | 3319392549 |
Book Subtitle | Design And Strategy |
Book Description | This book presents a series of significant methods and examples for the design of sustainable intelligent facades in a variety of contexts. Emphasis is placed on how intelligence has been applied for successful energy-saving efforts in the planning of building envelopes. Readers will find essential information on the core principles involved in designing, calculating and organizing intelligent facades according to the need for a new or retrofitted building. Not only are different materials and technologies considered, but also efficient ways to combine them according to user needs and other project-specific constraints. Illustrations, tables and graphs accompany the text, clarifying the concepts discussed. Architects, facade consultants and all those interested in and energy-saving measures and improved indoor comfort will find this book useful not only as an introduction to the subject but also as a guide to achieving more responsive building methods. |
Language | English |
Author | Guedi Capeluto, Carlos Ernesto Ochoa |
Edition Number | Design And Strategy |
Publication Date | 10 Jan 2017 |
Number of Pages | 134 |
Intelligent Envelopes For High-Performance Buildings: Design And Strategy hardcover english - 10 Jan 2017