This book considers the material basis of building as a key impetus of both urbanization and the energetics of urban life. The otherwise externalized material geographies and thermodynamics of buildin
What is the best way to achieve sustainable energy savings in buildings? The mainstream construction industry has been saying for decades: it’s insulation. Today there is a growing movement among arch
Convergence is based on a seemingly simple and straightforward notion: doing more with less. In our current context of increasing demand for diminishing resources, architects have inevitably begun loo
Convergence is based on a seemingly simple and straightforward notion: doing more with less. In our current context of increasing demand for diminishing resources, architects have inevitably begun loo
The laws of thermodynamics—and their implications for architecture—have not been fully integrated into architectural design. Architecture and building science too often remain constrained by linear co
The laws of thermodynamics—and their implications for architecture—have not been fully integrated into architectural design. Architecture and building science too often remain constrained by linear co
This book will approach the central laws of physics, particularly those of thermodynamics, as the central development of our age. These universal propensities pose profound challenges to both classica
We can no longer view building components as artifacts (a brick or a boiler) or as autonomous systems (air conditioning or prefabrication). Rather these components and systems are part of much larger
We can no longer view building components as artifacts (a brick or a boiler) or as autonomous systems (air conditioning or prefabrication). Rather these components and systems are part of much larger
Wood holds a unique and timely lessons for urbanization, yet it remains inadequately characterized in architecture, landscape architecture, and urbanism. From under-considered thermal properties to em
