Introduction to architectural science : the basis of sustainable design / Steven V. Szokolay.

By:

Szokolay, S. V [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Elsevier/Architectural Press, 2008. (reprinting 2010)Edition: second editionDescription: xi, 345 pages : illustartions, maps, plans ; 28 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0750687045 (pbk.)
9780750687041 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

721.046 22 S.S.I

LOC classification:

TH6021 .S96 2008
NA2542.36 .S96 2008

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

Summary: Introducing the basics of architectural science, this book offers an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. It equips the reader with the tools to realize the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design. It also covers the principles of heat, light, sound and energy control.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Course reserves
Books	Main library B9	Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Architectural)	721.046 S.S.I (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		00011322	Environmental Control & teach Installations 1

Previous ed.: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-334) and index.

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

Introducing the basics of architectural science, this book offers an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. It equips the reader with the tools to realize the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design. It also covers the principles of heat, light, sound and energy control.

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