Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 4: Architectural Integration and Quantitative Analyses

This book focuses on architectural integration, environmental prediction, and the structural sizing of a bioclimatic wooden greenhouse. It is a trans-disciplinary work that covers free-standing and lean-to greenhouses, presenting state-of-the-art and experimental solutions with 3D construction drawings and examples.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Publisher: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

This comprehensive book is the fourth installment in a series dedicated to bioclimatic design and construction, with a specific focus on the versatile and fundamental bioclimatic greenhouse. More precisely, this fourth volume delves into architectural integration, environmental prediction, and the simulation and structural sizing of bioclimatic wooden greenhouses. In broader terms, it guides us in designing and constructing bioclimatic, low-energy architecture with minimal environmental impact.

This multi-volume work encompasses both free-standing greenhouses capable of self-heating and self-cooling and lean-to greenhouses that support the natural heating and cooling of buildings. This includes both agricultural greenhouses and greenhouses designed for human habitation. Consequently, it represents a transdisciplinary endeavor drawing its areas of concern from a diverse range of study areas, spanning from environmental to constructional to structural, with the clarity of the approach stemming from the fact that the topics are presented by a single author with a unified voice and a designer's mindset.

To accomplish this, the book employs a comprehensive set of explanatory strategies and communication registers, including extensive support through 3D construction drawings and examples. It not only presents state-of-the-art solutions but also explores experimental approaches.

By exploring the intricacies of bioclimatic design and construction, this book serves as a valuable resource for architects, engineers, and designers seeking to create sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings. Its comprehensive coverage of greenhouses, combined with practical insights and innovative techniques, empowers readers to contribute to the development of a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

ISBN-13: 9781786308542