Environmental Design

Environmental Design

<P>Written and edited by a team of specialists at Max Fordham LLP, one of the UK€s leading environmental and building services engineering consultancies, <EM>Environmental Design</EM> is the result of their extensive experience in designing environmentally-friendly buildings. The principles of their approach, which they have taught in numerous schools of architecture and engineering, are clearly presented here. </P> <P>The book starts with some basic scientific principles and environmental issues and then moves on to site planning, energy use, materials and building form. Natural ventilation systems, high-efficiency mechanical equipment and alternative energy sources are also covered. State-of-the-art buildings of exceptional quality are incorporated throughout the text and illustrate the authors€ belief that environmentally responsible architecture can be visually exciting. They conclude with a selection of detailed case studies of award-winning projects €“ including, new for this third edition, Beaufort Court, King's Langley and the National Trust Headquarters, Swindon.</P> <P>This book is essential reading for architects, engineers, planners and students of these disciplines.</P>