Introduction to architectural science : the basis of sustainable design /: the basis of sustainable design. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Steven V. Szokolay.
• Other Names: Szokolay, S. V
• Contents: Introduction Part I: Heat: The Thermal Environment 1.1 Physics of Heat 1.2 Thermal Comfort 1.3 Climate 1.4 Thermal behaviour of buildings 1.5 Thermal design: passive controls 1.6 Active controls: HVAC Part II: Light: The Luminous Envrionment 2.1 Physics of Light 2.2 Vision 2.3 Daylight and Sunlight 2.4 Design Methods 2.5 Electric Lighting Part III: Sound: The Sonic Environment 3.1 Physics of Sound 3.2 Hearing 3.3 Noise Control 3.4 Room Acoustics Part IV: Resources 4.1 Water and Wastes 4.2 Energy 4.3 Renewable Energy 4.4 Energy Use 4.5 Sustainability Issues References Bibliography (further reading) Appendix 1: IUA Declaration Appendix 2: RAIA Environment Policy Index
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (384 pages)
• Subjects: 720/.47; ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials; Buildings -- Environmental engineering; Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction; ARCHITECTURE / Reference
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781317918585; 1317918584
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.