Courtyard Climate Control

The book progresses from an introduction to passive cooling and hacienda architecture to specific elements of courtyard design.
It uses climate data and historical documents to support its analysis.
The book uniquely bridges environmental and architectural history, offering a practical, historically informed approach to creating energy-efficient buildings.

Ultimately, Courtyard Climate Control argues that understanding vernacular architecture, like that of colonial haciendas, provides valuable insights for sustainable design today.
It demonstrates how these time-tested strategies can be adapted for contemporary projects, offering architects and landscape designers a resource for creating more comfortable and environmentally friendly spaces.