Bioclimatic Architecture in Warm Climates

• Encompasses all climatic regions in Africa;
• Integrates bioclimatic design strategies with other sustainability issues;
• Discusses new design to refurbishment, from urban to rural, including office buildings, residential, tourism, social housing and self building.
  

Chapter1: Introduction. - Chapter 2: Climatic Contexts. - Chapter3: Bioclimatic project: general guidelines. - Chapter4: Vernacular architecture in arid climates: adaptation to climate change. - Chapter5: Vegetation and environmental comfort. - Chapter6: Shading, Daylighting and Ventilation: Learning from Maputo. - Chapter7: Software Tools. - Chapter8: Slums in African cities. - Chapter9: Sustainability challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa: Vulnerability, Justice and Human capabilities. - Chapter10: Towards sustainable and smart cities in Africa: A review and challenges. - Chapter11: Urban Management the building permit in an urban land development context. - Chapter12: Energy saving strategies. - Chapter13: Masonry. - Chapter14: Timber. - Chapter15: Bamboo. - Chapter16: Water, sanitation and drainage. - Chapter17: Built environment assessment systems in Africa.