Szokolay, S. V.,

Introduction to architectural science : the basis of sustainable design / Steven V. Szokolay. - Second edition. - xi, 345 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Previous ed.: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-334) and index.

Heat: the thermal environment -- Contents and lists -- Physics of heat -- Thermal comfort -- Climate -- Thermal behaviour of buildings -- Thermal design: passive controls -- Active controls: HVAC -- Data sheets and method sheets -- Light: the luminous environment -- Contents and lists -- Physics of light -- Vision -- Daylight and sunlight -- Design methods -- Electric lighting -- Data sheets and method sheets -- Sound: the sonic environment -- Contents and lists -- Physics of sound -- Hearing -- Noise control -- Room acoustics -- Data sheets and method sheets -- Resources -- Contents and lists -- Energy -- Renewable energy -- Energy use -- Water and wastes -- Sustainability issues -- Data sheets and method sheets -- Declaration of interdependence for a sustainable future -- Environment Policy of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Pt. 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. Pt. 2. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. Pt. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. Pt. 4. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. App. 1. App. 2.

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Architectural design
Buildings--Environmental engineering
Sustainable architecture.

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