Building automation : control devices and applications

Building automation has evolved from pneumatic controls to electronic control devices with significantly greater capabilities and flexibility. Today, a building automation system is a network of "intelligent" devices that controls one or more building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and security systems. They operate cooperatively to share building information and control system devices automa…

Net zero energy buildings : case studies and lessons learned

Focusing on post-occupancy data to "close the loop" between predicted and actual energy performance, this book presents 18 in-depth case studies of net zero energy buildings from a range of project types and climates.

Energy : Management, Supply and Conservation. Second Edition

Energy - its source, security, price, and the efficiency of its use, are increasingly important issues for a diverse range of people. 'Energy: Management, Supply and Conservation' is a comprehensive text dealing with the theory and practice of the supply of energy, energy management and auditing, and the design of sustainable energy facilities. It considers the systems needed to create low-ener…

The barefoot architect : a handbook for green building

A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a "greener" approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, includingdesign (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughou…

Building with earth : design and technology of a sustainable architecture. Th…

The revised 3rd edition of this handbook offers a practical systematic overview of the many uses of earth and techniques for processing it. Its properties and physical characteristics are described in informed and knowledgeable detail. The author's presentation reflects the rich and varied experiences gained over thirty years of building earth structures all over the world. Numerous photographs…

Design for Construction : Tectonic Imagination in Contemporary Architecture

Design for Construction is organized into 10 chapters covering topics such as means and methods, part-to-whole relationships, material research, digital design workflows, risk mitigation, construction sequencing, digital fabrication, ethical material sourcing, and circular construction practices. Included Bibliography

Heating, cooling, lighting : sustainable design methods for architects. Fourt…

Sustainable environmental control through building design Heating, Cooling, and Lighting is the industry standard text on environmental control systems with the emphasis on sustainable design. By detailing the many factors that contribute to the comfort in a building, this book helps architects minimize mechanical systems and energy usage over the life of the building by siting, building design…

Elevator pitch : a novel

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9780008332037

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813.54 Bar e

Building physics--heat, air and moisture : fundamentals and engineering metho…

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Second Edition

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9783433030271

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xiii, 315 p. ; 24 cm.

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697 Hen b

Sustainable construction : green building design and delivery. Fourth Edition

The leading green building reference, updated with the latest advances in the field Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage including architecture, engineering, and construction, this book nevertheless delivers detailed information on all aspects of the green building process, from mat…

Designing zero carbon buildings : embodied and operational emissions in achie…

This book combines embodied and operational emissions into a structured approach for achieving zero emissions by a specific year with certainty. Bibliography : page 387-392. Appendix : page 393-396. Index : page 397-406.

Designed to perform : an illustrated guide to delivering energy efficient hom…

How do we ensure sustainable buildings perform as intended? The performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in new homes has been identified as key problem by government and industry experts. This updated edition is an illustrated practical design guide to delivering better energy performance in all types of new build homes. It introduces readers to the concept of the performance ga…

Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings. Twelfth Edition

The definitive guide to environmental control systems, updated with emerging technology and trends The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course. An access card with r…

Designing tall buildings : structure as architecture. Second Edition

"This book advises you to consider the influence of a particular site's geology, wind conditions, and seismicity..." --Back cover.

Ecological buildings : new strategies for sustainable architecture

This book explores innovative design approaches, materials, and technologies that promote environmentally responsible and energy-efficient architecture to address modern sustainability challenges. Index : page 190-191.

Green building illustrated. Second Edition

This guide explains why we need to build green, the theories behind green building, and advancements in the industry--with a focus on sustainable sites, approaching net-zero energy, low water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Glossary : page 309-312. Bibliography : page 313-315. Index : page 317-326.

The tall buildings reference book

A team of over fifty experts address all the issues of building tall from the procurement stage, through the design and construction process, to new technologies and the building's contribution to the urban habitat.

School buildings : spaces for learning and the community

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9783955535162

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248 p. ; 30 cm.

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720 Bar s

Reuse in construction : a compendium of circular architecture

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9783038602958

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343 p. ; 29 cm.

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9783038602958

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720.92 Str r

Form follows energy : using natural forces to maximize performance

Architecture is energy. Lines drawn on paper to represent architectural intentions also imply decades and sometimes centuries of associated energy and material flows. Form Follows Energy is about the relationship between energy and the form of our built environment. It examines the optimisation of energy flows in building and urban design and the implications for form and configuration. It spea…