This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architecture. The highly respected authors set out a range of considerations necessary to produce appropriate internal environments in the context of a wider discussion on the effect of building decisions on the broader environment. The authors, from architecture and engineering, both academia and practice, provide a fully-rounded and well-balanced introduction to this important topic. An excellent guide for practitioners, students and academics.