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Description:The design, construction and use of buildings in tropical climates pose specific challenges to built environment professionals. This text seeks to capture some of the key issues of technology and practice in the areas of building design, refurbishment, construction and facilities management in tropical regions.Using a consistent chapter structure throughout, and incorporating the latest research findings, this book outlines:the functional requirements of buildings in tropical climatesthe challenges associated with the sustainability of the built environment, building form and whole life performance in the context of a tropical settingthe impact of potentially hostile tropical conditions upon building pathology and the durability of components, structure and fabricthe tasks which face those responsible for appraising the design, condition, maintenance and conservation of built heritage in tropical regionsthe facilities management issues faced in tropical climatesand the refurbishment, upgrade and renewal of the tropical built environmentEach chapter incorporates reflective summaries and review tests and many chapters include case studies demonstrating how the principles discussed in the chapter can be applied to real life projects.The book is ideal as a course text for students of Architecture, Construction, Surveying and FM as well as providing a sound reference for practitioners working in these regions.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates. To get started finding Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The design, construction and use of buildings in tropical climates pose specific challenges to built environment professionals. This text seeks to capture some of the key issues of technology and practice in the areas of building design, refurbishment, construction and facilities management in tropical regions.Using a consistent chapter structure throughout, and incorporating the latest research findings, this book outlines:the functional requirements of buildings in tropical climatesthe challenges associated with the sustainability of the built environment, building form and whole life performance in the context of a tropical settingthe impact of potentially hostile tropical conditions upon building pathology and the durability of components, structure and fabricthe tasks which face those responsible for appraising the design, condition, maintenance and conservation of built heritage in tropical regionsthe facilities management issues faced in tropical climatesand the refurbishment, upgrade and renewal of the tropical built environmentEach chapter incorporates reflective summaries and review tests and many chapters include case studies demonstrating how the principles discussed in the chapter can be applied to real life projects.The book is ideal as a course text for students of Architecture, Construction, Surveying and FM as well as providing a sound reference for practitioners working in these regions.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates. To get started finding Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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