Introduction to architectural science : the basis of sustainable design
by
 
Szokolay, S. V.

Title
Introduction to architectural science : the basis of sustainable design

Author
Szokolay, S. V.

ISBN
9780750687041

Personal Author
Szokolay, S. V.

Edition
2nd ed.

Publication Information
Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Elsevier/Architectural Press, 2008.

Physical Description
xi, 345 p. : ill., maps, plans ; 28 cm.

General Note
Previous ed.: 2004.

Contents
Heat : the thermal environment. Physics of heat ; Thermal comfort ; Climate ; Thermal behaviour of buildings ; Thermal design : passive controls ; Active controls : HVAC -- Light : the luminous environment. Physics of light ; Vision ; Daylight and sunlight ; Design methods ; Electric lighting -- Sound : the sonic environment. Physics of sound ; Hearing ; Noise control ; Room acoustics -- Resources. Energy ; Renewable energy ; Energy use ; Water and wastes ; Sustainability issues.

Subject Term
Sustainable architecture.
 
Architectural design.
 
Buildings -- Environmental engineering.
 
Sustainable design.


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
IYTE LibraryBook0019840NA2542.36.S96 2008Rafta