Heating, cooling, lighting: sustainable design methods for architects

Publication Year

2009

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Supplies architects and students with the strategies they need for making initial design decisions when creating energy sustainable buildings. Based on a three tier approach; load avoidance, optimum use of natural energies, and the selection of appropriate mechanical equipment, this guide gives designers the requisite information to consider thermal and lighting needs in order to create aesthetic, low-energy buildings. Reflecting the latest developments, codes, standards, and rating systems for energy efficiency, this edition provides detailed information concerning thermal comfort, mechanical heating and cooling systems, climate, passive heating and cooling, shading, site planning, daylight and artificial lighting, and conservation. New to this edition: Many new topics, such as cool coatings, cool towers, smart facades, green roofs, heat bridges, passive sustainability, LED lamps, and vacuum insulation; Expanded section on the thermal envelope; Numerous examples of recent exemplary buildings; and A companion web site with image bank .

Author

Lechner, N.

ISBN

9780470048092

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