Introduction to architectural science : the basis of sustainable design
Title:
Introduction to architectural science : the basis of sustainable design
Author:
Szokolay, S. V.
ISBN:
9780750687041
Personal Author:
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.
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