Title: Plusminus 20°/40° latitude : sustainable building design in tropical and subtropical regions /
Authors: Hindrichs, Dirk U.; Daniels, Klaus.
Publisher: Edition A. Menges,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Sustainable architecture Tropics.; Architecture Environmental aspects Tropics.; Sustainable buildings Tropics Design and construction.
Contents: Point of departure -- Man and comfort -- Natural energy sources -- Traditional buildings in climatic regions -- Natural ventiliation -- Quality improvement with plants -- Urban space, building orientation and design -- Building structures -- Windows and glass façades -- Solar technology, solar systems, alternative systems.