This new edition of A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings begins by asking why we need to control energy use in buildings and proceeds to discuss how the energy consumption of a building can be assessed or estimated through an energy audit. It then details a range of interventions to reduce ener..
This book will provide readers with an overview of building simulation and its current advancements, and a grasp of current limitations and future directions...
This book will provide readers with an overview of building simulation and its current advancements, and a grasp of current limitations and future directions...
Intended for advanced students of building services, this practical book describes the design of air conditioning systems. Readers are assumed to have a knowledge of the basic principles of air conditioning, which are covered in the companion volume Air Conditioning Engineering. This new edition tak..
The building performance evaluation (BPE) framework emphasizes an evaluative stance throughout the six phases of the building delivery and life cycle: (1) strategic planning/needs analysis; (2) program review; (3) design review; (4) post-construction evaluation/review; (5) post-occupancy evaluation;..
The building performance evaluation (BPE) framework emphasizes an evaluative stance throughout the six phases of the building delivery and life cycle: (1) strategic planning/needs analysis; (2) program review; (3) design review; (4) post-construction evaluation/review; (5) post-occupancy evaluation;..
A new edition of a book widely regarded as a classic of landscape architecture, it deals with the 'bits' that go in between the different parts of the urban landscape. A completely updated text makes it suitable for both the professional and student...
This book clearly sets out and defines the building services design process from concept to post-construction phase. It encourages improved efficiency (both in environmental terms and in terms of profit enhancement)...
Building Services Engineering Spreadsheets is a versatile, user friendly tool for design calculations. The book provides study material in building services engineering and will be valuable for both students and practising engineers. Supporting applications are available for free download from http:..
A user-friendly tool for design calculations. This text provides study material in building services engineering and details each step in the development of engineering solutions...
This book provides the reader with the definitive guide to building services procurement. Each stage within the procurement process is explored by explaining its importance and showing what needsto be done to develop a cohesive strategy...