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A Genealogy Of Tropical Architecture
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Author : Jiat-Hwee Chang
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-28
A Genealogy Of Tropical Architecture written by Jiat-Hwee Chang and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-28 with Architecture categories.
A Genealogy of Tropical Architecture traces the origins of tropical architecture to nineteenth century British colonial architectural knowledge and practices. It uncovers how systematic knowledge and practices on building and environmental technologies in the tropics were linked to military technologies, medical theories and sanitary practices, and were manifested in colonial building types such as military barracks, hospitals and housing. It also explores the various ways these colonial knowledge and practices shaped post-war techno scientific research and education in climatic design and modern tropical architecture. Drawing on the interdisciplinary scholarships on postcolonial studies, science studies, and environmental history, Jiat-Hwee Chang argues that tropical architecture was inextricably entangled with the socio-cultural constructions of tropical nature, and the politics of colonial governance and postcolonial development in the British colonial and post-colonial networks. By bringing to light new historical materials through formidable research and tracing the history of tropical architecture beyond what is widely considered today as its "founding moment" in the mid-twentieth century, this important and original book revises our understanding of colonial built environment. It also provides a new historical framework that significantly bears upon contemporary concerns with climatic design and sustainable architecture. This book is an essential resource for understanding tropical architecture and its various contemporary manifestations. Its in-depth discussion and path breaking insights will be invaluable to specialists, academics, students and practitioners.
Tropical Architecture
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Author : Maxwell Fry
language : en
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Release Date : 1964
Tropical Architecture written by Maxwell Fry and has been published by Рипол Классик this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Architecture categories.
In the dry and humid zones
Tropical Sustainable Architecture
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Author : Joo Hwa Bay
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2007-03-14
Tropical Sustainable Architecture written by Joo Hwa Bay and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-14 with Architecture categories.
The tropical belt – where large areas of South East Asia, India, Africa and parts of both North and South America are located – forms the biggest landmass in the world and has one of the highest numbers of rapidly developing cities. Coincidentally, architecture in these regions shares common problems, the most easily identifiable being the tropical conditions of climate and natural environment. The context for architecture here is fraught with conflicts between tradition and modernization, massive influx of rural poor into urban areas, poorly managed rapid urban development as well as the cultural and social strain of globalization. Many local and overseas architects, planners and city fathers are interested in the social and environmental dimensions of these areas that contribute towards short terms solutions and long term sustainable developments. This book, developed from the first conference of the International Network for Tropical Architecture, supplies a wealth of information from experts worldwide covering the cultural, environmental and technical aspects of thinking, researching and designing for the tropics.
A Genealogy Of Tropical Architecture
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Author : Jiat-Hwee Chang
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-28
A Genealogy Of Tropical Architecture written by Jiat-Hwee Chang and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-28 with Architecture categories.
A Genealogy of Tropical Architecture traces the origins of tropical architecture to nineteenth century British colonial architectural knowledge and practices. It uncovers how systematic knowledge and practices on building and environmental technologies in the tropics were linked to military technologies, medical theories and sanitary practices, and were manifested in colonial building types such as military barracks, hospitals and housing. It also explores the various ways these colonial knowledge and practices shaped post-war techno scientific research and education in climatic design and modern tropical architecture. Drawing on the interdisciplinary scholarships on postcolonial studies, science studies, and environmental history, Jiat-Hwee Chang argues that tropical architecture was inextricably entangled with the socio-cultural constructions of tropical nature, and the politics of colonial governance and postcolonial development in the British colonial and post-colonial networks. By bringing to light new historical materials through formidable research and tracing the history of tropical architecture beyond what is widely considered today as its "founding moment" in the mid-twentieth century, this important and original book revises our understanding of colonial built environment. It also provides a new historical framework that significantly bears upon contemporary concerns with climatic design and sustainable architecture. This book is an essential resource for understanding tropical architecture and its various contemporary manifestations. Its in-depth discussion and path breaking insights will be invaluable to specialists, academics, students and practitioners.
Tropical Architecture And Interiors
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Author : Hock Beng Tan
language : en
Publisher: Page One Publishing Private Limited
Release Date : 1994
Tropical Architecture And Interiors written by Hock Beng Tan and has been published by Page One Publishing Private Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Architecture categories.
"This is a mood book, concise in its information and lavish in its photography. It celebrates the sensual qualities and vivid beauty that add up to the tropical architecture of one of the culturally richest regions in the world. In the current literature on architecture, "Tropical Architecture and Interiors" is one of the very few that documents the splendid range of elegantly conceived buildings and remarkable interiors in Southeast Asia. You will find gathered together some of the most charming works by talented architects and designers."--Dust jacket.
Architectural Design For Tropical Regions
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Author : Cleveland Salmon
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 1999-05-04
Architectural Design For Tropical Regions written by Cleveland Salmon and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-05-04 with Architecture categories.
Architectural Design for Tropical Regions is a complete guide to designing public and private buildings for tropical regions that are healthy, comfortable, and exist in harmony with both the natural environment and local traditions. In addition to proven design strategies, it brings together a wealth of detailed information on all of the technical and nontechnical issues that must be taken into consideration when designing for tropical environments.
Sri Lanka Style
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Author : Channa Daswatte
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-05-01
Sri Lanka Style written by Channa Daswatte and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with Architecture categories.
Sri Lanka Style showcases 30 of the finest traditional and modern dwellings in Sri Lanka. Reflecting its location and status as a hub of Indian Ocean trade from time immemorial, the tropical island of Sri Lanka has always been open to the movements and patterns of world culture. Indigenous architects and cultural traditions, colonial incursions and the vagaries of living in a tropical environment have combined to produce a distinctive Sri Lankan architectural style: thick lime-washed walls, tall windows and doors, terracotta or granite tile floors, open pavilions and verandas, courtyard gardens, elaborately carved furniture and vibrant hand-looms. The Sri Lankan homes vary from private homes to retreats and resorts, all designed by the island's most creative architects and interior designers including some by the world-renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa that have never been seen before. These works demonstrate the essentials of the Sri Lankan spaces open to the elements and the natural use of space and decor, contributing to a palpable sense of peace and discipline. In addition, there are practical design ideas that can be applied to any tropical locale. Photographed entirely on location, Sri Lanka Style is an inspirational sourcebook of contemporary tropical style.
Tropical Trees And Forests
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Author : F. Halle
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Tropical Trees And Forests written by F. Halle and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
Tropical Toolbox
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Author : Jacopo Galli
language : en
Publisher: LetteraVentidue Edizioni
Release Date : 2022-03-24
Tropical Toolbox written by Jacopo Galli and has been published by LetteraVentidue Edizioni this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-24 with Architecture categories.
Edwin Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew are two key figures of British architecture in the second half of the twentieth century, their most important work was the book Tropical Architecture in the Dry and Humid Zones, a manual compiled from the experience acquired in Ghana and Nigeria between 1949 and 1960. The manual is the formalisation of a design method specific for tropical areas, the search for a renewed rooting of modern architecture, not based on formal research or the revival of folkloric themes, but on the close relationship between environmental support and anthropic intervention. The design method has its roots in African colonial history and was the result of a long process of adaptation of Western modernist ideas to the extreme climatic conditions of the African continent. A cosmopolitan localism based on the application of science in humanistic terms and capable of combining global and local dimensions was translated into an approach that respected the deep roots of tradition while providing innovation in terms of architectural solutions.