Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design. Fully updated and expanded throughout, the book provides the data required for architects to design buildings that will maintain the users comfort in a variety of conditions, with minimal reliance on energy intensive methods like air conditioning. This is not a ‘how to’ book but answers the question why. It equips the reader with the tools to realize the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design.All sections have been revised and updated for this third edition including all the most relevant developments affecting heat, light and sound controls. The book responds to the need of understanding beyond ‘rules of thumb’.
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This book provides the data required for architects to design buildings that will maintain the users comfort in a variety of conditions, with minimal reliance on energy intensive methods like air conditioning.
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Part 1 Heat: The Thermal Environment part2 Light: The Luminous Environment part3 Sound: The Sonic Environment part4 Resources;
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415824989
Publisert
2014-03-10
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
1066 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
219 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
392
Forfatter