Building physics and energy-efficient construction

The integration of photovoltaics (PV) into buildings goes beyond energy saving by providing a clean and elegant way of actually generating electricity.

In a world increasingly concerned about the impact of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere on global climate, the A Carbon Primer for the Built Environment will provide an understanding of the science and the public policy and regulation intended to tackle climate change.

In a world increasingly concerned about the impact of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere on global climate, the A Carbon Primer for the Built Environment will provide an understanding of the science and the public policy and regulation intended to tackle climate change.

Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design.

Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design.

Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions.

Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions.

Acoustics and Noise Control provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of acoustics and noise control.

Acoustics and Noise Control provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of acoustics and noise control.

This book meets the needs for a basic, yet comprehensive and up-to-date, introductory text to building technology for students in architecture and the other disciplines in building design.

This book meets the needs for a basic, yet comprehensive and up-to-date, introductory text to building technology for students in architecture and the other disciplines in building design.

Services and equipment in complex modern buildings account for over one-third of the total cost.

Services and equipment in complex modern buildings account for over one-third of the total cost.

Environment and Services provides a comprehensive introduction to the technical aspects of building design and construction in the fields of physical environment and services installation.

Environment and Services provides a comprehensive introduction to the technical aspects of building design and construction in the fields of physical environment and services installation.

First published in 1983.

First published in 1983.

David Chadderton's Air Conditioning is the complete introduction and reference guide for students and practitioners of air conditioning design, installation and maintenance.

David Chadderton's Air Conditioning is the complete introduction and reference guide for students and practitioners of air conditioning design, installation and maintenance.

Drawing on the experience of some of the foremost experts in the field, this easy-to-use and affordable pocket reference includes a wealth of information relating to solar energy and solar energy technologies.

Drawing on the experience of some of the foremost experts in the field, this easy-to-use and affordable pocket reference includes a wealth of information relating to solar energy and solar energy technologies.

Our pocket reference books provide a wealth of practical information at your fingertips, whenever you need it.

Our pocket reference books provide a wealth of practical information at your fingertips, whenever you need it.

Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Design provides architects, building designers, and students clear direction for the successful inclusion of daylight and integrated electric light in buildings.

Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Design provides architects, building designers, and students clear direction for the successful inclusion of daylight and integrated electric light in buildings.

There has been widespread dissatisfaction with accepted models for predicting the conditions that people will find thermally comfortable in buildings.

There has been widespread dissatisfaction with accepted models for predicting the conditions that people will find thermally comfortable in buildings.

This book is a guide to a sustainable design process that moves from theory, to site and energy use, to building systems, and finally to evaluation and case studies, so you can integrate design and technology for effective sustainable building.

This book is a guide to a sustainable design process that moves from theory, to site and energy use, to building systems, and finally to evaluation and case studies, so you can integrate design and technology for effective sustainable building.

The One Planet Life demonstrates a path for everyone towards a way of life in which we don't act as if we had more than one planet Earth.

The One Planet Life demonstrates a path for everyone towards a way of life in which we don't act as if we had more than one planet Earth.

The laws of thermodynamics-and their implications for architecture-have not been fully integrated into architectural design.

The laws of thermodynamics-and their implications for architecture-have not been fully integrated into architectural design.

This handy pocket reference contains a wealth of information on a range of topics including the principles of passive solar building and passive house, a ten-step design and build strategy, calculating solar irradiance, factors affecting the choice of building materials, passive heating and cooling principles and techniques in different climates, the Passivhaus Standard and natural and augmented lighting and notes on technology and building occupation.

Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to date.

Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to date.

Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency.

Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency.

This book provides a comprehensive theoretical platform for the use and construction of double skin facade projects.

This book provides a comprehensive theoretical platform for the use and construction of double skin facade projects.

Energy Modeling in Architectural Design demonstrates how design elements can lead to energy savings, to help you reduce the energy footprint of your buildings.

Energy Modeling in Architectural Design demonstrates how design elements can lead to energy savings, to help you reduce the energy footprint of your buildings.

Architectural Science and the Sun synthesizes physics, climate, program, and perception to provide a foundation in the principles of architectural science related to the sun: solar geometry, solar analysis and design techniques, passive design principles, and daylighting.

This is a definitive guide to the rebound effect in home heating - the increase in energy service use after a technological intervention aimed at reducing consumption.

This is a definitive guide to the rebound effect in home heating - the increase in energy service use after a technological intervention aimed at reducing consumption.

The Sustainable Tall Building: A Design Primer is an accessible and highly illustrated guide, which primes those involved in the design and research of tall buildings to dramatically improve their performance.

The Sustainable Tall Building: A Design Primer is an accessible and highly illustrated guide, which primes those involved in the design and research of tall buildings to dramatically improve their performance.

Integrating Building Performance with Design shows you the importance of designing for building performance early in your architectural design process.

Integrating Building Performance with Design shows you the importance of designing for building performance early in your architectural design process.

Visually enriched with over 250 photographs and drawings, Bioclimatic Double-Skin Facades is an essential reference guide for understanding the types and functions of double-skin facades.