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Energy Conscious Design J. Owen Lewis

Energy Conscious Design By J. Owen Lewis

Energy Conscious Design by J. Owen Lewis


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Summary

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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Energy Conscious Design: A Primer for European Architects by J. Owen Lewis

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Table of Contents

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).

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GOR002008991
9780713469196
0713469196
Energy Conscious Design: A Primer for European Architects by J. Owen Lewis
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pavilion Books
19920605
160
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