How Buildings Work : The Natural Order of Architecture.
Title:
How Buildings Work : The Natural Order of Architecture.
Author:
Allen, Edward.
ISBN:
9780198036661
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (285 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Prologue: Sustainable Building -- WHAT BUILDINGS DO -- 1. The Outdoor Environment -- 2. The Human Environment -- 3. The Concept of Shelter -- HOW BUILDINGS WORK -- 4. Building Function -- 5. Providing Water -- 6. Recycling Wastes -- 7. Providing for Thermal Comfort -- 8. Thermal Properties of Building Components -- 9. Controlling the Radiation of Heat -- 10. Controlling Air Temperature and Humidity -- 11. Controlling Air Movement -- 12. Keeping Water Out -- 13. Seeing and Illumination -- 14. Hearing and Being Heard -- 15. Providing Concentrated Energy -- 16. Fitting Buildings to People -- 17. Providing Structural Support -- 18. Providing for Building Movement -- 19. Controlling Fire -- 20. Getting a Building Built -- 21. Keeping a Building Alive and Growing -- 22. Building Components and Building Function -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.
Abstract:
Illustrated with many line drawings, this guide provides information on a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies - and why some buildings do this so much better than others. It is intended for architects, superintendents, and students of architecture and construction.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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