American Building 2: The Environmental Forces That Shape It. FITCH, JAMES MARSTON.
6110X1 Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Third Printing. Schocken Books, New York: 1977. 349 pages. Softcover. reading copy. This volume, the second of two, strikes at the fundamental weaknesses of the traditional approach taken by architects in the analysis and solution of a broad range of architectural problems. Presents a well-documented case detailing the shortcomings of modern buildings throughout the world by failing to take advantage of the high level of technology available in the areas of thermal comfort, atmospheric controls, sonic environment, and appropriate visual norms. Includes 113 illustrations and an Index. ISBN: 0805205039 $28.55USD Click here to order or message the dealer
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