Insideout: Making Environmental Control Systems a Part of Design
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Date
1980
Authors
Brown, G. Z.
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Publisher
Center for Housing Innovation, University of Oregon
Abstract
The teaching of mechanical and electrical
systems in isolation (i e, distinct from
design studios), reinforces the notion that
technical concerns are narrow, equipment
oriented and independent. Broader environmental
questions should be addressed,
relating to social and political
issues. To accomplish this, mechanical/electrical system design must be integrated
with a synthetic building design
process so as to combine diverse programmatic
elements in a way that is responsive
to physical, social and political context.
Description
4 pages
Keywords
Architectural design