Four chainsof thought led to the idea of thisbook and to the definition of itscontent:
1. It can no longer be disputed that the resources of this earth are finite, that itscapacity to absorb our wastesislimited, that if we (as a species) want to survive, we can’t continue our ruthless exploitation of the environment. Where our actionswould affect the environment, wemust act in a sustainable manner. There are many good books that deal with the need for sustainability (e.g. Vale and Vale, 1991; Farmer, 1999; Roaf et al., 2001; Smith, 2001; Beggs, 2002). This book assumes that the reader is in agreement with these tenets and needs no further persuasion.
2. Architecture is the art and science of building. There exists a large literature on architecture asan art, on the cultural and social significance of architecture – there is no need for
discussing these issues here.
3. The term ‘bioclimatic architecture’ wascoined byVictor Olgyay in the early 1950sand fully explained in hisbook ‘Design with climate’ (1963). He synthesised elements of human physiology,
climatology and building physics, with a strong advocacy of architectural regionalism and of designing in sympathy with the environment. In many wayshe can be considered as an important progenitor of what we now call ‘sustainable architecture’.
4. Architecture, as a profession is instrumental in huge investments of money and resources. Our professional responsibility is great, not only to our clientsand to society, but also for sustainable development. Many excellent books and other publications deal with sustainable development in qualitative terms. However, professional responsibility demands expertise and competence. It isthisnarr ow area where thiswork intends to supplement the existing literature.
2. Architecture is the art and science of building. There exists a large literature on architecture asan art, on the cultural and social significance of architecture – there is no need for
discussing these issues here.
3. The term ‘bioclimatic architecture’ wascoined byVictor Olgyay in the early 1950sand fully explained in hisbook ‘Design with climate’ (1963). He synthesised elements of human physiology,
climatology and building physics, with a strong advocacy of architectural regionalism and of designing in sympathy with the environment. In many wayshe can be considered as an important progenitor of what we now call ‘sustainable architecture’.
4. Architecture, as a profession is instrumental in huge investments of money and resources. Our professional responsibility is great, not only to our clientsand to society, but also for sustainable development. Many excellent books and other publications deal with sustainable development in qualitative terms. However, professional responsibility demands expertise and competence. It isthisnarr ow area where thiswork intends to supplement the existing literature.
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Book Title: Introduction To Architectural Science - The Basis Of Sustainable Design
Total Pages: 351
Posted By: Shakil Ilyas
Total Pages: 351
Posted By: Shakil Ilyas
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