Environmental Design

<p>Written and edited by a team of specialists at Max Fordham LLP one of the UK’s leading environmental and building services engineering consultancies <em>Environmental Design</em> is the result of their extensive experience in designing environmentally-friendly buildings. The principles of their approach which they have taught in numerous schools of architecture and engineering are clearly presented here. </p><p>The book starts with some basic scientific principles and environmental issues and then moves on to site planning energy use materials and building form. Natural ventilation systems high-efficiency mechanical equipment and alternative energy sources are also covered. State-of-the-art buildings of exceptional quality are incorporated throughout the text and illustrate the authors’ belief that environmentally responsible architecture can be visually exciting. They conclude with a selection of detailed case studies of award-winning projects – including new for this third edition Beaufort Court King's Langley and the National Trust Headquarters Swindon.</p><p>This book is essential reading for architects engineers planners and students of these disciplines.</p>