Ephemeral phenomena like fire precipitation shade and wind have emerged as important
contemporary protagonists for environmental design due to their dynamic impact on buildings and
cities. The importance of including these forces in architecture has gained rapid momentum in
the global quest for sustainability. This book investigates the history theory and
applications of climatic design in the built environment examining architecture and landscapes
from various time periods. Based on a collaboration between the University of Sydney and the
National University of Singapore the book brings together contributing authors from Australia
Singapore and the United States. Dry Wet Cool and Hot divide the book into categories
through which a wide array of representational topics are covered -from dust storms and clouds
to ice and bushfires. A concluding section presents project examples for exploratory
application in the design of architecture.
