Energy Conscious Design
A Primer for European Architects
Published on 5. June 1992
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-7134-6919-6 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to the theory and practice of designing energy-efficient passive solar buildings is based on a research programme funded by the European Community. This book looks at the climate and its effects, the building and how principles of energy conservation can be applied.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 colour and 32pp b&w illustrations, index, glossary, bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 297 mm
Weight
1 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7134-6919-6 (9780713469196)
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Content
Part 1 The climate: macroclimate - climatic conditions in Euorpe, the sun (position radiation), the temperature, the wind, the humidity; mesoclimate - solar radiation, temperature, wind, humidity, types of mesoclimates; microclimates - solar radiation, wind, types of microclimates. Part 2 The building: heating strategy; heat storage; heat distribution; heat conservation; cooling strategy; heat avoidance; heat gains minimization; ventilation; natural cooling; daylighting. Part 3 The occupant: thermal comfort; visual comfort (illuminance level, light control).