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Essential Building Science

Author : Jacob Deva Racusin
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926292
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Essential Building Science written by Jacob Deva Racusin and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Down and dirty – a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors Poor heat and moisture management are the enemies of durable, comfortable, and efficient housing, and good building design and construction starts with a solid understanding of good building science. Essential Building Science provides a highly visual and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of building science for residential construction. Part one covers the rationale behind high-performance design and the fundamentals of building physics, including thermal dynamics, moisture transfer, and hygro-thermal dynamics such as vapor drive and condensation. Part two teaches the vital critical thinking skills needed to consider buildings as whole systems and to develop thermal and moisture control strategies regardless of the specifics of the design. Case studies and examples from across North American climatic zones illuminate real-life problems and offer builders, designers, and DIYers the insights and tools required for creating better new buildings and dramatically improving old ones. Good science plus critical thinking equals high performance buildings.

Building Science

Author : Jens Pohl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119787769
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Building Science written by Jens Pohl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the improved efficiency of heating, cooling and lighting in buildings crucial to the low carbon targets of all current governments, Building Science: Concepts and Applications provides a timely and much-needed addition to the existing literature on architectural and environmental design education. Taking a logical and didactic approach, the author introduces the reader to the underlying concepts and principles of the thermal, lighting, and acoustic determinants of building design in four integrated sections. The first section explores the thermal building environment and the principles of thermal comfort, translating these principles into conceptual building design solutions. The author examines the heat flow characteristics of the building envelope and explains steady state design methods that form the basis of most building codes. He discusses the sun as a natural heat source and describes the principles of active and passive solar building design solutions. The second section introduces the scientific principles of light, color, and vision, stressing the importance of daylight in building design, presenting the Daylight Factor design concept and methodology, and discussing glare conditions and their avoidance. It also addresses artificial lighting, delving into the prominent role that electricity plays in the production of light by artificial means and comparing the efficacy and characteristics of the various commercially available light sources in terms of the energy to light conversion ratio, life span, available intensity range, color rendition properties, and cost. The third section deals with the various aspects of sound that impact the design of the built environment, discussing the nature of sound as a physical force that sets any medium through which it travels into vibration and laying the foundations for the treatment of sound as an important means of communication as well as a disruptive disturbance. The final section discusses the foundational concepts of ecological design as a basis for addressing sustainability issues in building design solutions. These issues include the embedded energy of construction materials, waste management, preservation of freshwater and management of graywater, adoption of passive solar principles, energy saving measures applicable to mechanical building services, and the end-of-lifecycle deconstruction and recycling of building materials and components. Covers the fundamental building science topics of heat, energy, light and sound Takes a logical and didactic approach, tracing the historical roots of building science Includes summaries of new technologies in solar energy and photovoltaic systems Features a section on the principles of sustainable architecture Website with answers to MC questions testing students' learning

Moisture Control Handbook

Author : Joseph Lstiburek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471318639
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book Moisture Control Handbook written by Joseph Lstiburek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-01-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the climate-controlled buildings of today, moisture problemsaffect not only the useable life expectancy of the structure, butthe comfort and health of the occupants. This reference is thefirst to apply up-to-date moisture control and treatment techniquesin a problem/solution format. Opening with an introductoryexplanation of the nature and causes of mold, mildew, andcondensation, the book gives specific advice on heated, cooled, andcombination environments, plus a short course in the dynamics ofmoisture movement within buildings. Other invaluable coverageincludes: * clear, detailed recommended practices for all United Statesclimates * practices for cooling as well as heating climates (often, heatingclimate solutions are applied in cooling climates, where problemsand solutions are completely different) * an overall, systematic view of moisture problems--including howmechanical systems and occupant lifestyles can create and alsoresolve moisture problems * actual case studies of buildings with moisture problems thatillustrate the principles and practices presented in the book This detailed, no-nonsense exploration of moisture cause andeffect--as well as its protection and remediation--will expandreaders' knowledge on this crucial subject. Moisture ControlHandbook will be welcomed by building contractors, architects,mechanical engineers, building science researchers, buildingproduct manufacturers, homeowners, and small commercial buildingowners.

Building Science for Building Enclosures

Author : John F. Straube
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Science for Building Enclosures written by John F. Straube and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Design-Tech

Author : Jason Alread
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317812476
Total Pages : 1071 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Design-Tech written by Jason Alread and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-21 with total page 1071 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design-Tech is an indispensable, holistic approach to architectural technology that shows you in hundreds of drawings and tables the why as well as the how of building science, providing you with a comprehensive overview. In this expanded edition, measurements and examples are listed in both metric and imperial units to reflect the global reality of architectural practice. The authors also address digital fabrication, construction documentation, ultra-high-rise structures, and zoning codes. And there's more in-depth coverage of structural design and greater emphasis on environmental forces. Numerous case studies demonstrate real-world design implications for each topic, so that you can integrate technical material with design sensibilities. Short chapters explain each topic from first principles in easy-to-reference formats, focusing on what you need to know both at the drawing board and in future discussions with engineers, contractors, and consultants. This new edition incorporates material from continuing curricular experimentation in the SCI-TECH sequence at Iowa State University, which has been recognized with awards and funding from the American Institute of Architects, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Environmental Science in Building

Author : Randall McMullan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350315737
Total Pages : 609 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Science in Building written by Randall McMullan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular textbook covers how the built environment and the management of energy relate to the quality of human living-conditions and the environmental performance of buildings. It is the key introductory text for understanding the principles and theories of the environmental science behind construction, and the only text on the market to provide the basic scientific principles of such a broad range of topics. The text covers a range of areas in the field, including climate change, energy management, and sustainability in construction, with an important focus on contemporary environmental topics such as carbon, lifetime performance and rating schemes. The author is known for his extremely clear, finely crafted text, and the book offers a wealth of excellent worked examples. This text is designed to be useful, at all levels, to students and practitioners of architecture, construction studies, building services, surveying, and environmental science. New to this Edition: - Expansion upon the environmental narrative with coverage of contemporary topics such as carbon, lifetime performance and rating schemes - Additional figures, images and sub-topics in chapters - An updated section on building services to give a broader understanding of modern building services equipment options, specifications and performance implications - Inclusion of a new section which offers commentary on the future of environmental science in building

High Performance Enclosures

Author : John Frederick Straube
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983795391
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book High Performance Enclosures written by John Frederick Straube and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: high Performance Enclosures : Design Guide for Institutional, Commercial and Industrial Buildings in Cold Climates provides guidance for architects and building enclosure engineers working to meet the growing need for buildings that have significantly lower operational energy consumption. John Straube addresses a range of practical questions about low energy building enclosures that save energy while simultaneously improving durability, comfort, and rain control: How much of an impact can the enclosure, massing, and orientation have? How much glazing is appropriate and what options are available? How much does thermal bridging matter and how can it be minimized at difficult structural details? How does one detail thick layers of continuous insulation outside of steel stud walls? Can layers of insulating sheathing reduce the risk of moisture damage?--COVER.

Mixed-humid Climates Builder's Guide

Author : Joseph W. Lstiburek
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mixed-humid Climates Builder's Guide written by Joseph W. Lstiburek and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2005 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in mixed-humid climate regions."--Publisher's website.

Louis I. Kahn

Author : Thomas Leslie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780807615430
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Louis I. Kahn written by Thomas Leslie and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously unpublished drawings, construction photographs, and sketches complement new diagrams, illustrating the profound technical poetry of Kahn's buildings."--Jacket.

Building Science for a Cold Climate

Author : N. B. Hutcheon
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Building Science for a Cold Climate written by N. B. Hutcheon and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1983 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at understanding the design and performance of building enclosures and their inside environment in cold climates. The information and examples presented relate mainly to Canada.

Ventilation Guide

Author : Armin Rudd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780975512760
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Ventilation Guide written by Armin Rudd and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Buildings Don't Lie

Author : Henry Gifford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999011003
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Buildings Don't Lie written by Henry Gifford and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important Information for Anyone who Designs, Builds, Owns, Works, or Lives in a Building.

Builder's Guide to Cold Climates

Author : Joseph W. Lstiburek
Publisher : Taunton
ISBN 13 : 9781561583744
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (837 download)

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Book Synopsis Builder's Guide to Cold Climates by : Joseph W. Lstiburek

Download or read book Builder's Guide to Cold Climates written by Joseph W. Lstiburek and published by Taunton. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual presents the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America. Lstiburek (a forensic engineer who heads Building Science Corp. in Massachusetts) presents information on the practicalities of choosing the right insulation, heating systems, keeping heat in, air and moisture barriers, exterior wood priming, avoiding cold corners and plates, sealing air barriers, considering drainage planes behind siding, avoiding insulation gaps, and flashing window openings. Contains many diagrams. Spiral wire binding.

Building Scientific Apparatus

Author : John H. Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521878586
Total Pages : 663 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Building Scientific Apparatus written by John H. Moore and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-25 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unrivalled in its coverage and unique in its hands-on approach, this guide to the design and construction of scientific apparatus is essential reading for every scientist and student of engineering, and physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Covering the physical principles governing the operation of the mechanical, optical and electronic parts of an instrument, new sections on detectors, low-temperature measurements, high-pressure apparatus, and updated engineering specifications, as well as 400 figures and tables, have been added to this edition. Data on the properties of materials and components used by manufacturers are included. Mechanical, optical, and electronic construction techniques carried out in the lab, as well as those let out to specialized shops, are also described. Step-by-step instruction supported by many detailed figures, is given for laboratory skills such as soldering electrical components, glassblowing, brazing, and polishing.

Research Methods in Building Science and Technology

Author : Rahman Azari
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303073692X
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Building Science and Technology written by Rahman Azari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the range of methodological approaches, methods and tools currently used in various areas of building science and technology research and addresses the current lack of research-method literature in this field. The book covers the use of measurement-based methods in which data is collected by measuring the properties and their variations in ‘actual’ physical systems, simulation-based methods which work with ‘models’ of systems or processes to describe, examine and analyze their behaviors, performances and operations, and data-driven methodologies in which data is collected via measurement or simulation to identify and examine the associations and patterns and predict the future in a targeted system. The book presents a survey of key methodologies in various specialized areas of building science and technology research including window systems, building enclosure, energy performance, lighting and daylighting, computational fluid dynamics, indoor and outdoor thermal comfort, and life cycle environmental impacts. Provides advanced insight into the research methods and presents the key methodologies within the field of building science and technology. Reviews simulation-based and experimentation/field-based methods of data collection and analysis in diverse areas of building science and technology, such as energy performance, window and enclosure studies, environmental LCA, daylighting, CFD, and thermal comfort. Provides a range of perspectives from building science faculty and researcher contributors with diverse research interests. Appropriate for use in university courses.

Building Blocks in Science

Author : Dr. Gary Parker
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1614584079
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (145 download)

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Download or read book Building Blocks in Science written by Dr. Gary Parker and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered about human fossils, "cave men", skin color, "ape-men", or why missing links are still missing? Want to discover when T. Rexwas small enough to fit in your hand? Or how old dinosaur fossils are - and how we know the age of these bones? Learn how the Bible's world view (not evolution's) unites evidence from science and history into a solid creation foundation for understanding the origin, history, and destiny of life - including yours! Start reinforcing a strong foundation for learning with study questions, discussions, discussion topics, and more for home and school educators! In this fascinating book, Gary Parker explores some of the most interesting areas of science: fossils, the errors of evolution, the evidence of creation, all about early man and human origins, dinosaurs, and even "races." Learn how scientists use evidence in the present, how historians use evidence of the past, and discover the biblical world view, not evolution, that puts the two together in a credible and scientifically-sound way! Having made his own journey of discovery, this former evolutionary biologist and popular author offers a unique and powerful perspective on the science of our world - past and present. Build your world view on a faith that fits the scientific facts!

Building Science and the Physics of Building Enclosure Performance

Author : Jennifer Keegan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780803177161
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book Building Science and the Physics of Building Enclosure Performance written by Jennifer Keegan and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This compilation of Selected Technical Papers, STP1617, Building Science and the Physics of Building Enclosure Performance, contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at symposiums held October 21-22, 2018, and December 2, 2018, in Washington, DC, USA. The symposiums were sponsored by ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing"--