Architecture and Environment: Ecological Climatology Architecture Design

Author: (English) David Lloyd Jones
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book selects 44 newly completed architectural examples, which are the best examples of eco-conscious architecture today. It is commonly believed that "green" architecture is non-mainstream and expensive, with poor design. David Lloyd Jones strives to correct this misconception. He introduces the concept of "ecological climatology" to express the idea of "green," describing buildings that draw inspiration from nature and employ clear strategies to minimize environmental damage. He reveals how environmental issues have become the core of architectural design and discusses how the integration of environmental and energy-saving approaches has become a key consideration in architectural design.