Kinetic Architecture:: Designs for Active Envelopes
Book Details
Author(s)Russell Fortmeyer, Charles Linn
PublisherImages Publishing Dist Ac
ISBN / ASIN1864704950
ISBN-139781864704952
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,110,081
CategoryArchitecture
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Kinetic Architecture: Designs for Active Envelopes is an essential resource for architects, engineers, students, and researchers seeking an in-depth study of how architectural fa ades dynamically respond to interior and exterior conditions in a manner that saves energy, without
sacrificing human comfort. The book specifically focuses on fa ades with dynamic components, such as active shading devices and hydronic systems, which form an emerging and significant new development in architecture. Russell Fortmeyer and Charles Linn's essays weave together the historical roots of these very special fa ades, informed by the authors' unique theoretical insight. This original thinking is buttressed by detailed case studies of the fa ade technology and design expertise figuring in 27 buildings from around the globe, including many important structures whose envelopes have never been documented before.
sacrificing human comfort. The book specifically focuses on fa ades with dynamic components, such as active shading devices and hydronic systems, which form an emerging and significant new development in architecture. Russell Fortmeyer and Charles Linn's essays weave together the historical roots of these very special fa ades, informed by the authors' unique theoretical insight. This original thinking is buttressed by detailed case studies of the fa ade technology and design expertise figuring in 27 buildings from around the globe, including many important structures whose envelopes have never been documented before.
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