C Alan Short: 2 books
The Recovery of Natural Environments in Architecture
Air, Comfort and Climate
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2017
The Recovery of Natural Environments in Architecture challenges the modern practice of sealing up and mechanically cooling public scaled buildings in whichever climate and environment they are located. This book unravels the extremely complex history of understanding and perception of air, bad air,...
Geometry and Atmosphere
Theatre Buildings from Vision to Reality
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2016
Drawing on detailed design, construction and financial histories of six prominent Performing Arts buildings with budgets ranging from £3.4 million to over £100 million, Geometry and Atmosphere presents unique and valuable insights into the complex process of building for the arts. Each theatre...