There are dramatic new building forms emerging around the world that have been generated by a growing understanding of climate and its importance to sustainability. From England to the US, from Malaysia to Malta, emerging architecture demonstrates the power of sun, wind, light, moisture and diurnal swing to generate innovative building forms, material detailing and systems integration for sustainability.
In an era of rediscovery, a growing number of architects and engineers begin their design efforts with regional climate graphics, study indigenous responses to climate, use climatedriven computer simulation tools for design development and specifications, and celebrate climatic variability through unique architectural results. These professionals will increasingly need accessible and consistent climate data worldwide, field testing of regional performance of climate-responsive buildings, regional design guidelines, and design simulation and modeling tools. The opportunities for...
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Loftness, V. (2005). Architecture And Climate. In: Oliver, J.E. (eds) Encyclopedia of World Climatology. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Springer, Dordrecht . https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3266-8_14
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