This book sheds light on environmental control in buildings from the 17th century onwards. Even
before building services became a hallmark of buildings in order to address increasing
sanitary and comfort needs pioneering experiences had contributed to improve design skills of
professionals. After long being determined by passive features indoor climate became
influenced by installations and plants representing the most significant shift of paradigm in
the modern age's construction history. This change was not without consequences and the book
presents contributions showing the deep connection between architectural design comfort
requirements and environmental awareness throughout the 19th century. Taking into account the
differences between different European countries the book is a valuable resource for
architects designers and heritage professionals who are interested in environmental design
enabling them to develop a deeper knowledge of heritage in order to address to climate demands
particularly going towards a future in which energy savings and fuel consumption reduction will
dictate our behaviour. It includes contributions by leading international experts: Melanie
Bauernfeind Marco Cofani Lino Vittorio Bozzetto Emmanuelle Gallo Alberto Grimoldi Dean
Hawkes Angelo Giuseppe Landi Mattias Legnér Oriel Prizeman and Henrik Schoenefeldt.
