How Buildings Work by Huw M A Evans

How Buildings Work by Huw M A Evans

An understanding of building physics is fundamental for the design and construction of safe, functional, energy efficient buildings. Without it, occupants’ health and comfort is compromised, energy bills become unmanageable, or the building fabric itself can fail. But it’s not just about providing a heating source or stopping the cold coming in; at the heart of building physics is a fine balancing act: how much ventilation will be required for the occupants and how can that be provided without compromising the thermal performance? How will the layout and fenestration affect light levels and cooling demand? How Buildings Work provides construction professionals with a clear understanding of the basic mechanisms of physics and how they affect the performance and operation of buildings. Heat, air, moisture, sound, light and radioactivity are explained in turn, yet all the while reminding the reader that none of these phenomena can be considered in isolation when designing a building. Whether you’re a student trying to get your head round the basics, or a seasoned practitioner looking for a quick refresher course, How Buildings Work provides an invaluable reference for anyone needing a no-nonsense overview of building physics.

Huw has been a freelance consultant (www.writelines.biz) since 2006, authoring technical documents and writing and delivering training courses for designers, energy assessors and construction product manufacturers. He is also the author of the hugely popular Guide to the Building Regulations, now in its 3rd edition. Huw has particular interests in building physics and energy efficiency, and how they are addressed by building regulations.

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ISBN 13	9781859465578
ISBN 10	1859465579
Titre	How Buildings Work
Auteur	Huw M A Evans
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Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	RIBA Publishing
Année de publication	2016-12-01
Nombre de pages	176
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