Design Primer for Hot Climates

by Allan Konya

This highly practical book has been written to encourage design solutions that are in harmony with local climates & a matter of economic as well as aesthetic importance. The initial chapters explain the fundamentals of climate & comfort. Subsequent sections set out environmental design methods of dealing with hazards such as earthquakes, lightning and termites; and guidance on the use of locally available materials & technology. The emphasis throughout is on illustrated and tabulated practical advice, with many drawn examplesof building form & construction, and lists of suitable plant species.

132 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 1980