Urgency of Responding to Rapidly Changing City Climate

The need to respond to the rapidly changing city climate is particularly urgent in the tropics where the urban transition is currently at its peak.

Availability of Resources

While the need is clearly felt by the tropical urban dwellers, texts that provide an overview of the problem and indicate possible design solutions are rare.

Intended Audience and Use

This comprehensive reference will be welcomed by student and practising architects as well as other built environment professionals engaged with the environmental effects of building in worldwide warm and humid climates.