{"product_id":"environmental-technology-for-architects-martin-gold-9798299714579","title":"Environmental Technology for Architects: Volume 1: Comfort, Context, and the Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Florida. He has only 25 years of engagement in architectural design, teaching and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeely M. Siebein\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soundscape designer with Siebein Acoustic. She holds a master's degree in architectural acoustics from the University of Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Siebein\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of architecture in the College of Design, Construction, and Planning at the University of Florida. He is an internationally recognized expert and research in architectural and environmental acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSara Bensalem\u003c\/strong\u003e is an architectural designer, educator, and researcher. She holds a master's degree in interior design from the Paris College of the Arts and is currently pursuing a doctorate in philosophy of architecture at the University of Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Technology for Architects: Volume 1: Comfort, Context, and the Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e provides readers with foundational theories, practical examples, and insights into environmental technologies, aimed at integration within the architectural design studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interactive ebook format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities-including skill-builder activities, videos, and quizzes-all within a single system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interactive ebook covers a range of topics related to environmental technology and its relationship with architecture. Beginning with an overview of how environmental factors have shaped human dwellings and perceptions, it explores thermal properties, heat flow, and climate considerations. The ebook emphasizes understanding the ecology of relationships between physical conditions, three-dimensional spaces, perception, and interpretation, with a focus on creating healthful connections to the natural environment through architectural design. It covers the thermal properties of air, psychrometrics, the sun's influence on climate and weather, thermal comfort, metabolism, and material characteristics that influence building performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Technology for Architects\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for courses in environmental technology, architectural design, building science, and sustainability in architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Gold,Keely M. Siebein,Gary Siebein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798299714579\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.35d","brand":"Martin Gold","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50546435457279,"sku":"9798299714579","price":127.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/environmental-technology-for-architects-martin-gold-9798299714579","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}