{"product_id":"design-with-microclimate-robert-d-brown-9781597267403","title":"Design with Microclimate: The Secret to Comfortable Outdoor Space","description":"Robert Brown helps us see that a \"thermally comfortable microclimate\" is the very foundation of well-designed and well-used outdoor places. Brown argues that as we try to minimize human-induced changes to the climate and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels-as some areas become warmer, some cooler, some wetter, and some drier, and all become more expensive to regulate-good microclimate design will become increasingly important. In the future, according to Brown, all designers will need to understand climatic issues and be able to respond to their challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brown describes the effects that climate has on outdoor spaces-using vivid illustrations and examples-while providing practical tools that can be used in everyday design practice. The heart of the book is Brown's own design process, as he provides useful guidelines that lead designers clearly through the complexity of climate data, precedents, site assessment, microclimate modification, communication, design, and evaluation. Brown strikes an ideal balance of technical information, anecdotes, examples, and illustrations to keep the book engaging and accessible. His emphasis throughout is on creating microclimates that attend to the comfort, health, and well-being of people, animals, and plants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Design with Microclimate is a vital resource for students and practitioners in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, and urban design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert D. Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1597267406\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781597267403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Island Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2011","brand":"Robert D. Brown","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088611717375,"sku":"9781597267403","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5d76f46b-5709-4294-baff-513174727b2b.jpg?v=1769105727","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/design-with-microclimate-robert-d-brown-9781597267403","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}