The urban microclimate as artifact : towards an architectural theory of thermal diversity

Sascha Roesler and Madlen Kobl p.12
Microclimates and the Clty
Towards an Architectural Theory of Thermal Diverslty
The Architecture of the City-and Its Microclimates p.12
Eplstemologlcal Premises p.14
Urban Microclimates as Artifacts p.16

Lİsa Heschong, In Conversation with Sascha Roesler p.26
Between Laboratory and Sea Ranch
Architecture and the Notion of MIcroclimate (USA)
Thermal Imprints p.26
Between Laboratory and Sea Ranch p.28
The Agency of the Body p.35
Thermal Comfort versus Thermal Delight p.40
From Thermal Places to Urban Microclimates p.42


Roberto Leggero p.44
Citizens and Climate
Microclimatic Patterns in Medieval Cities (Northern Italy)
Entering a Medieval Italian City p.48
Microclimates within the Medieval City p.50
Fighting the Heat p.54
Fighting the Cold p.56
Conclusion: Microclimates and Political Power in Medieval Cities p.59

Marlyne Sahaklan p.64
Indoor Urbanism
Alr-Conditioned Mlcroclimates in Metro Manila (The Philippines)
Air-Conditioning as a Form of Consumption p.65
Soclal Norms around Hygiene and Clothing p.68
Soclal Norms around Building Design and Construction p.72
Conclusion: Cool Air as Normality p.78

Silvia Tavares p.82
Public Microclimates
Thermal Outdoor Expectations in Post-Earthquake Christchurch (New Zealand)
The Symbolic Dimension of Public Open Spaces p.82
Methodology of the Study p.83
Urban Microclimate Experience and Natural Landscapes p.88
Microclimate Data and Adaptive Practices p.92
Recommendations for Outdoor Microclimate Design p.97

Philippe Rahm, in Conversation with Sascha Roesler p.102
Thermal Sensations
The Case of the Jade Eco Park in Taichung (Taiwan)
Re-Interpreting Materiality p.102
Representing and Exhibiting Microclimates p.105
Simulating Urban Microclimates p.112
New Thermal Sensations p.118


Francis Kéré, in Conversation with Madlen Kobi p.120
Thermal Layers
The Case of the Lycée Schorge in Koudougou (Burkina Faso)
Gravitating towards Shaded Spaces p.120
Creating Microclimates Through Buffer Zones p.122
The Luxury of Passive Climate Control p.124
Transfer of Microclimate Knowledge p.132

lgnacio Requena-Ruiz p.134
Building a Brazilian Climate
The Case of the House of Brazil in Paris (France)
A New Architecture for Brazil p.135
Building a Brazilian Climate in Paris p.135
Negotiating the Climate of Paris p.139
Methods of Climate Control p.140
Conclusion: Contrasting Climate Imaginaries in Architecture p.147

Matthias Brunner p.152
Heating and Cooling the Desert
The Case of the Kaufmann Desert House in Palm Springs (USA)
Palm Springs: A Favorable Microclimate for Settling. Health and Leisure p.152
The Kaufmann Desert House p.155
Pure Fresh Air and Thermal Comfort without Mechanical Ventilation p.159
Heating with Open Windows p.162
Conclusion: Radiant Cooling and Outdoor Conditioning p.163

References p.174
Contributor’s p.184
Acknowledgments p.187
llustration Credits p.188
Subject Index p.191
Place Index p.195
Name Index p.196