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Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates
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. _x005F_x000D_
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Using a consistent chapter structure throughout, and incorporating the latest research findings, this book outlines:_x005F_x000D_
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the functional requirements of buildings in tropical climates_x005F_x000D_
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the challenges associated with the sustainability of the built environment, building form and whole life performance in the context of a tropical setting_x005F_x000D_
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the impact of potentially hostile tropical conditions upon building pathology and the durability of components, structure and fabric _x005F_x000D_
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the tasks which face those responsible for appraising the design, condition, maintenance and conservation of built heritage in tropical regions_x005F_x000D_
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the facilities management issues faced in tropical climates_x005F_x000D_
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and the refurbishment, upgrade and renewal of the tropical built environment_x005F_x000D_
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Each 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._x005F_x000D_
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.
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