{"title":"Philip Oldfield","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Oldfield's work delves into the intersection of architecture and environmental responsibility, offering insightful perspectives on sustainable design. Readers interested in contemporary approaches to building and urban development will find his writing both informative and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on creativity within the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Oldfield explores how architectural innovation can respond to ecological challenges. His books are essential for those seeking a deeper understanding of sustainable tall buildings and the future of responsible construction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sustainable-tall-building-by-philip-oldfield-9781138905863","title":"The Sustainable Tall Building","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sustainable Tall Building: A Design Primer\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and highly illustrated guide, which primes those involved in the design and research of tall buildings to dramatically improve their performance. Using a mixture of original research and analysis, best-practice design thinking and a detailed look at exemplar case studies, author Philip Oldfield takes the reader through the architectural ideas, engineering strategies and cutting-edge technologies that are available to the tall building design team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book takes a global perspective, examining high-rise design in different climates, cultures and contexts. It considers common functions such as high-rise housing and offices, to more radical designs such as vertical farming and vertical cemeteries. Innovation is provided by examining not only the environmental performance of tall buildings but also their social sustainability, guiding the reader through strategies to create successful communities at height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts by critically appraising the sustainability of tall building architecture past and present, before demonstrating innovative ways for future tall buildings to be designed. These include themes such as climatically responsive architecture, siting a tall building in the city, zero-carbon towers, skygardens and community spaces at height, sustainable structural systems and novel façades. In doing so, the book provides essential reading for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, researchers and students engaged with sustainable design and high-rise architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608176640236,"sku":"9781138905863","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138905863-the-sustainable-tall-building.jpg?v=1778187856"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philip-oldfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}