Energy and Environment in Architecture
A Technical Design Guide
Published on 2. September 2003
236 pages
978-1-135-81117-4 (ISBN)
Description
A unique and revolutionary text which explains the principles behind the LT Method (2.1), a manual design tool developed in Cambridge by the BRE. The LT Method is a unique way of estimating the combined energy usage of lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, to enable the designer to make comparisons between options at an early, strategic stage.
In addition,Energy and Environment in Architecture the book deals with other environmental issues such as noise, thermal comfort and natural ventilation design. A variety of case studies provide a critique of real buildings and highlight good practice. These topics include thermal comfort, noise and natural ventilation.
In addition,Energy and Environment in Architecture the book deals with other environmental issues such as noise, thermal comfort and natural ventilation design. A variety of case studies provide a critique of real buildings and highlight good practice. These topics include thermal comfort, noise and natural ventilation.
Reviews / Votes
'A good solid reference book.' - Building'With the help of a guide such as this, architects are enabled to exchange ideas and to ask more penetrating questions of fellow consultants.'-Architecture Today 'With the help of a guide such as this, architects are enabled to exchange ideas and to ask more penetrating questions of fellow consultants.'-Architecture Today
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
50 s/w Abbildungen, 200 s/w Zeichnungen
200 Line drawings, black and white; 50 Illustrations, black and white
File size
16,49 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-81117-4 (9781135811174)
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05/2016
1st Edition
CRC Press
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Spon Press
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Persons
Baker, Nick; Steemers, Koen
Content
Introduction. Low Energy Strategies. The Provision of Comfort. Heating. Overheating. Day lighting. Ventilation. The Passive Zone Concept. Atria and Sunspaces. Energy Systems. Introduction to the LT Method. How to Use the LT Method. LT Method Worked Examples. LT Curves, Tables and Worksheets. Case Studies. Glossary. Appendices.
