Bioclimatic architecture in warm climates : a guide for best practices in Africa /: a guide for best practices in Africa. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Manuel Correia Guedes and Gustavo Cantuaria.
• Authors: Guedes, Manuel Correia; Cantuaria, Gustavo
• Contents: Chapter1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Climatic Contexts.- Chapter3: Bioclimatic project: general guidelines.- Chapter4: Vernacular architecture in arid climates: adaptation to climate change.- Chapter5: Vegetation and environmental comfort.- Chapter6: Shading, Daylighting and Ventilation: Learning from Maputo.- Chapter7: Software Tools.- Chapter8: Slums in African cities.- Chapter9: Sustainability challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa: Vulnerability, Justice and Human capabilities.- Chapter10: Towards sustainable and smart cities in Africa: A review and challenges.- Chapter11: Urban Management the building permit in an urban land development context.- Chapter12: Energy saving strategies.- Chapter13: Masonry.- Chapter14: Timber.- Chapter15: Bamboo.- Chapter16: Water, sanitation and drainage.- Chapter17: Built environment assessment systems in Africa.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Copyright Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 720; Architecture and energy conservation -- Africa; Architecture -- Environmental aspects -- Africa; ARCHITECTURE / Adaptive Reuse & Renovation; ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments; ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice; ARCHITECTURE / Reference; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030120368; 3030120368
• Related ISBNs: 9783030120351
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed May 7, 2019).
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