Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates
Published on 29. August 2017
286 pages
978-1-315-47052-8 (ISBN)
Description
The design, construction and use of buildings in tropical climates pose specific challenges to built environment professionals. This text seeks to capture some of the key issues of technology and practice in the areas of building design, refurbishment, construction and facilities management in tropical regions.
Using a consistent chapter structure throughout, and incorporating the latest research findings, this book outlines:
the functional requirements of buildings in tropical climates;
the challenges associated with the sustainability of the built environment, building form and whole life performance in the context of a tropical setting;
the impact of potentially hostile tropical conditions upon building pathology and the durability of components, structure and fabric;
the tasks which face those responsible for appraising the design, condition, maintenance and conservation of built heritage in tropical regions;
the facilities management issues faced in tropical climates; and
the refurbishment, upgrade and renewal of the tropical built environment.
The book is ideal as a course text for students of Architecture, Construction, Surveying and FM as well as providing a sound reference for practitioners working in these regions.
Using a consistent chapter structure throughout, and incorporating the latest research findings, this book outlines:
the functional requirements of buildings in tropical climates;
the challenges associated with the sustainability of the built environment, building form and whole life performance in the context of a tropical setting;
the impact of potentially hostile tropical conditions upon building pathology and the durability of components, structure and fabric;
the tasks which face those responsible for appraising the design, condition, maintenance and conservation of built heritage in tropical regions;
the facilities management issues faced in tropical climates; and
the refurbishment, upgrade and renewal of the tropical built environment.
The book is ideal as a course text for students of Architecture, Construction, Surveying and FM as well as providing a sound reference for practitioners working in these regions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
23 Tables, black and white; 111 Line drawings, black and white; 76 Halftones, black and white
File size
18,88 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-315-47052-8 (9781315470528)
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Mike Riley | Alison Cotgrave | Michael Farragher
Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates
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Mike Riley | Alison Cotgrave | Michael Farragher
Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates
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08/2017
1st Edition
Routledge
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Persons
Mike Riley is Director of the School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Alison Cotgrave is Deputy Director of the School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Michael Farragher is Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Alison Cotgrave is Deputy Director of the School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Michael Farragher is Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction:
Mike Riley & Payam Shafigh
Introduction
Overview
Building Design
Building Construction
Building Performance
Chapter 2: Environment & Sustainability:
Noor Suzaini Mohamed Zaid & Brit Kayan
Introduction
Overview
Impact of Climate Change
Sustainability and Climate Change in Tropical Climates
Environmental Degradation of Tropical Forests
Climate Change and Ecological Impact in Tropical South East Asia
Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change
Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Sustainability Assessment Tools
Drivers for Sustainable Construction Techniques
Benchmark, Policies and Guidance
Barriers
Life Cycle Assessment and Eco-labelling
Embodied Energy in Buildings
Material Selection
Low Carbon Impact
Sustainable construction techniques: materials selection, specification, waste minimisation
Chapter 3: Functional Requirements of Buildings: Tropical Context
Norhayati Mahyuddin, Farid Wajdi Akashah & Raha Sulaiman
Introduction
Overview
Physical performance requirements of Buildings in Tropical Climates
Macro, Mesa and Micro Climate in Tropical regions
Building Science in Tropical Climates
Environmental performance requirements
Chapter 4: Historical Evolution of Buildings in Tropical Regions
Norhaniza Ishak, Nur Farhana Azmi & Noor Suzaini Mohamed Zaid
Introduction
Overview
General Characteristics of Buildings in Response to Tropical Climate
Building in Context
Evolution of Tropical Buildings Typology and Morphology
Case Studies: SE Asia/Malaysia
Case Studies: Sub-Saharan Africa
Case Studies: India & Central Asia
Case Studies: Southern States, Central & South America
Chapter 5: Construction Technology for Tropical Regions
Mike Farragher
Introduction
Overview
Building Form: The humid tropics
Building Form: The hot and dry tropics
Urban Morphology
Climate Analyses
Domestic Building Elements in the Tropical regions
Industrial and Commercial buildings in the Tropical regions
Environmental services
Sustainable Construction Materials in the Tropical regions
Chapter 6: Building Pathology, Maintenance and Refurbishment
Zahiruddin Fitri, Azlan Shah Ali & Shirley Jin Lin Chua & Mohd Rizal Baharum
Introduction
Overview
Common Building pathology
Remediation of building defects
Maintenance considerations and techniques
Building Refurbishment
Chapter 7: Operational Building Performance in Tropical Climates
Nik Elyna Myeda, Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman & Cheong Peng Au-Yong
Introduction
Overview
Assessment Trends
Building Information Modelling
FM Practice in Tropical Zones
Measuring and Assessing Performance
Performance Planning and Control
Optimising building performance
Chapter 8: Case Studies
Mike Farragher & Mike Riley
Africa: Uganda
Case Study 1: Ndere Centre Cultural Facility, Kampala
Case Study 2: Nissan Motorcare New Showroom and Offices, Kampala
Case Study 3: Virika Hospital reconstruction, Fort Portal
South America: Brazil
Case Study 4: Thermal Performance in Wooden Dwellings
Australasia: Australia
Case Study 5: Elements Resort of Bryon Bay
Case Study 6: Magney House, Bingi Point, New South Wales.
Index
Prof. Azlan Shah Ali & Dr. Shirley Chua Jin Lin
Mike Riley & Payam Shafigh
Introduction
Overview
Building Design
Building Construction
Building Performance
Chapter 2: Environment & Sustainability:
Noor Suzaini Mohamed Zaid & Brit Kayan
Introduction
Overview
Impact of Climate Change
Sustainability and Climate Change in Tropical Climates
Environmental Degradation of Tropical Forests
Climate Change and Ecological Impact in Tropical South East Asia
Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change
Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Sustainability Assessment Tools
Drivers for Sustainable Construction Techniques
Benchmark, Policies and Guidance
Barriers
Life Cycle Assessment and Eco-labelling
Embodied Energy in Buildings
Material Selection
Low Carbon Impact
Sustainable construction techniques: materials selection, specification, waste minimisation
Chapter 3: Functional Requirements of Buildings: Tropical Context
Norhayati Mahyuddin, Farid Wajdi Akashah & Raha Sulaiman
Introduction
Overview
Physical performance requirements of Buildings in Tropical Climates
Macro, Mesa and Micro Climate in Tropical regions
Building Science in Tropical Climates
Environmental performance requirements
Chapter 4: Historical Evolution of Buildings in Tropical Regions
Norhaniza Ishak, Nur Farhana Azmi & Noor Suzaini Mohamed Zaid
Introduction
Overview
General Characteristics of Buildings in Response to Tropical Climate
Building in Context
Evolution of Tropical Buildings Typology and Morphology
Case Studies: SE Asia/Malaysia
Case Studies: Sub-Saharan Africa
Case Studies: India & Central Asia
Case Studies: Southern States, Central & South America
Chapter 5: Construction Technology for Tropical Regions
Mike Farragher
Introduction
Overview
Building Form: The humid tropics
Building Form: The hot and dry tropics
Urban Morphology
Climate Analyses
Domestic Building Elements in the Tropical regions
Industrial and Commercial buildings in the Tropical regions
Environmental services
Sustainable Construction Materials in the Tropical regions
Chapter 6: Building Pathology, Maintenance and Refurbishment
Zahiruddin Fitri, Azlan Shah Ali & Shirley Jin Lin Chua & Mohd Rizal Baharum
Introduction
Overview
Common Building pathology
Remediation of building defects
Maintenance considerations and techniques
Building Refurbishment
Chapter 7: Operational Building Performance in Tropical Climates
Nik Elyna Myeda, Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman & Cheong Peng Au-Yong
Introduction
Overview
Assessment Trends
Building Information Modelling
FM Practice in Tropical Zones
Measuring and Assessing Performance
Performance Planning and Control
Optimising building performance
Chapter 8: Case Studies
Mike Farragher & Mike Riley
Africa: Uganda
Case Study 1: Ndere Centre Cultural Facility, Kampala
Case Study 2: Nissan Motorcare New Showroom and Offices, Kampala
Case Study 3: Virika Hospital reconstruction, Fort Portal
South America: Brazil
Case Study 4: Thermal Performance in Wooden Dwellings
Australasia: Australia
Case Study 5: Elements Resort of Bryon Bay
Case Study 6: Magney House, Bingi Point, New South Wales.
Index
Prof. Azlan Shah Ali & Dr. Shirley Chua Jin Lin
