Climate Responsive Design : Architecture for a Changing World by Anthea D. Manuel (Hardcover)

This book explores how architecture must evolve in response to the growing challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, buildings can no longer remain passive structures, they must actively respond to their climate and context. It presents a comprehensive understanding of climate-responsive architectural principles, integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary design strategies and technologies. It explains how factors such as solar orientation, wind movement, thermal comfort, material selection, and water management influence building performance across different climatic zones. Anthea D. Manuel is an architect, academic, and sustainability advocate with a strong focus on climate-responsive and environmentally responsible design. With extensive experience in architectural education and practice, she has worked at the intersection of building science, passive design strategies, and contextual architecture. Her academic interests include climate analysis, sustainable materials, energy-efficient building systems, and the integration of traditional climatic wisdom with contemporary architectural practice.