Heschong, L
Thermal Delight in Architecture
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262580397
- author:
- Heschong, L
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1979
- Pages:
- 94
- Genre:
- Architectural structure & design
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thermal Delight in Architecture by Lisa Heschong explores the potential for using thermal qualities as an expressive element in building design. Until recently, building technology has prioritized high-energy-consuming mechanical methods to neutralize the thermal environment, neglecting its cultural significance and emotional impact. The book examines archetypes of thermal delight, such as the hearth fire, sauna, Roman baths, and Islamic garden, which have developed rituals that reinforce bonds of affection and ceremony. These examples illustrate how our thermal sense is closely tied to other senses, and how this symbolism has become obsolete in modern design. As energy costs rise, alternative methods must be explored, and passive solar energy offers a promising solution. This book provides a reservoir of ideas for those interested in solar design, offering new perspectives on architectural experience and the importance of incorporating thermal qualities into building design.
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