Szokolay Introduction to Architectural Science

The Basis of Sustainable Design
3. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-317-91858-5
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten

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’.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Szokolay, Steven V.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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