This well‎-illustrated ‎'‎think piece‎'‎ provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architecture‎.‎ The Environments of Architecture sets out a range of considerations necessary to produce appropriate internal environments in the context of a wider discussion on the effect of building decisions on the broader environment‎.‎ The authors‎,‎ from architecture and engineering‎,‎ academia and practice‎,‎ provide a rounded and well‎-balanced introduction to this important topic‎.‎ Starting from a belief that the built environment can contribute more positively to the planet and the pleasure of places as well as answering the practical demands of comfort‎,‎ they cover site planning‎,‎ form‎,‎ materials‎,‎ construction and operation as well as looking at design on a city level‎.‎ Presenting a thoughtful and stimulating approach to the built environment‎,‎ this book forms an excellent guide for practitioners‎,‎ students and academics concerned with our built environment‎.‎