
Environmental Science in Building
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This text is designed to be useful, at all levels, to students and practitioners of architecture, construction studies, building services, surveying, and environmental science.
New to this Edition:
- Expansion upon the environmental narrative with coverage of contemporary topics such as carbon, lifetime performance and rating schemes
- Additional figures, images and sub-topics in chapters
- An updated section on building services to give a broader understanding of modern building services equipment options, specifications and performance implications
- Inclusion of a new section which offers commentary on the future of environmental science in building
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Content
The Environment
Energy Use in Buildings Thermal Effects in Buildings
Air Control in Buildings
Principles of Lighting
Artificial Lighting
Natural Lighting
Aspects of Sound
Noise and Sound Insulation
Room Acoustics
Electricity Supplies
Water Supplies
Waste Water
Green Buildings
PART II: RESOURCES SECTION
Resource 1: Science Information
Resource 2: Principles of Heat
Resource 3: Principles of Light and Sound
Resource 4: Principles of Electricity
Resource 5: Principles of Water Technology
Resource 6: References.
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