TY  - BOOK
AU  - Szokolay,S.V.
TI  - Introduction to architectural science: the basis of sustainable design 
SN  - 0750687045 (pbk.)
AV  - TH6021 .S96 2008
U1  - 721.046 22
PY  - 2008///. (reprinting 2010)
CY  - Amsterdam, Boston, London
PB  - Elsevier/Architectural Press
KW  - Architectural design
KW  - Buildings
KW  - Environmental engineering
KW  - Sustainable architecture
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -