Technical Memoranda TM 4 Design notes for the Middle East
Publication Year
1990
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides an overview of the conditions that can be expected in the region. Includes meteorological and solar design data. Presents climate data sheets for a range of countries. Advises on building design, construction and materials. Discusses factors affecting design for comfort and choice of lighting, Considers local standards and accepted levels of noise and vibration, as well as the impact of corrosion and sand and dust storms. Underlines differences in approach required when designing engineering systems.
Document History
Superseded by 'Buildings for extreme environments: Arid' (CIBSE, 2014), 'Buildings for extreme environments: cold climates' (CIBSE, 2017) and 'Buildings for extreme environments: tropical' (CIBSE, 2017). Supersedes the 1979 edition.
ISBN
9780900953408
Publisher Information
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.
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