TY - BOOK AU - Baker,Nick AU - Steemers,Koen TI - Energy and environment in architecture: a technical design guide SN - 0419227709 AV - NA2542.3 .B34 2000 U1 - 720.472 22 PY - 2000/// CY - New York PB - E & FN Spon KW - Architecture and energy conservation KW - Public buildings KW - Design and construction N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; About this book --; Acknowledgements --; Foreword --; Pt. 1; Energy and environment --; Ch. 1; Introduction --; Ch. 2; Low-energy strategies --; Ch. 3; The provision of comfort --; Ch. 4; Heating --; Ch. 5; Prevention of overheating --; Ch. 6; Daylighting --; Ch. 7; Ventilation --; Ch. 8; The passive zone concept --; Ch. 9; Atria and sunspaces --; Ch. 10; Energy systems --; Bibliography --; Pt. 2; The LT Method --; Ch. 11; Introduction to the LT Method --; Ch. 12; How to use the LT Method --; Ch. 13; LT Method worked examples --; Ch. 14; LT data and worksheet --; Bibliography --; Pt. 3; Case studies --; Introduction --; App. A.1: Glossary --; App. A.2; The LT model --; App. A.3; LT default values --; App. A.4; Design checklist --; Illustration acknowledgements --; Index N2 - 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 ER -