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Bioclimatic architectural design is a way of addressing the problems of contemporary society concerning harmonious national and regional planning and development, and preservation of the natural environment. This sustainable development oriented approach, optimises inhabitant comfort while at the same time minimising a building's impact on the environment. The next few screens illustrate a tiny part of the 450 data sheets that deal not only with bioclimatic architecture, but also with social, economic and cultural contexts as well.




The bioclimatic approach The bioclimatic approach Layout and location Layout and location Use of vegetation and water Choice of renewable energies Mountain house in Haute-Tarentaise (France) Cultural values Cultural values