TY - GEN digital ID - 131638858 TI - Seaside building design: principles and practice : buildings in maritime zones PY - 2018 SN - 9783319679488 9783319679495 PB - Cham Springer DB - UniCat KW - Thermodynamics KW - Relation between energy and economics KW - Environmental protection. Environmental technology KW - Architecture KW - seaside resorts KW - natural resources KW - energy conservation KW - energy efficient buildings KW - sustainable architecture KW - thermodynamica KW - duurzaamheid UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131638858 AB - This one of a kind reference gathers numerous new studies examining the design of buildings in seaside locations. Chapters discuss design for various locations and seaside climates and include information regarding climate, materials, concepts of cooling and heating, vegetation and micro-climate, and weather conditions and sustainability. This book provides architects, engineers, builders, and students with design examples and applications that will enable them to design and build comfortable, cost-effective and sustainable buildings in maritime zones. ER -