Derek, T and Clements-Croome, J (1996) Future horizons in building environmental engineering: A comprehensive and thought provoking presentation of how technology has been viewed at various stages of civilization with particular reference to environmental systems, both active and passive. A number of case studies are included. Building Research & Information, 24(2), pp. 86-96. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The paper brings together many current themes of interest and stimulates the reader to be aware that in creative work there has to be something beyond technical competence; there has to be a committed energy, desire and love in the work being created. The author confirms that buildings modify climate; they influence behaviour and culture; they affect the distribution of resources and the ecological pattern of our planet, whilst human aspirations can only be met when climate, buildings and people are in balance.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building environmental engineering; built environment; low energy case studies; the future |
| Index terms: | low energy, case study, environmental engineering, competence, built environment |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, energy systems, personnel development, environmental engineering, infrastructure and transport systems |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Human Resources, Sustainability, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 CTE |
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