Energy and Environment in Architecture by Nick Baker

Energy and Environment in Architecture by Nick Baker

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This technical guide deals with environmental issues facing every architect at the concept stage of designing a building. This includes determining the energy use for lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation.

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Energy and Environment in Architecture by Nick Baker

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.

'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

SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780419227700
ISBN 10 0419227709
Titre Energy and Environment in Architecture
Auteur Nick Baker
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Taylor & Francis Ltd
Année de publication 1999-12-23
Nombre de pages 236
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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