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Author : Roger A. Peterson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Ceiling Airtightness and the Role of Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders written by Roger A. Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roger A. Peterson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Exterior Wall Airtightness and the Role of Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders written by Roger A. Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher : Guyer Partners
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Thermal Efficiency and Airtightness of Buildings for Construction Managers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for construction managers interested in construction of buildings for thermal efficiency and air tightness. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 2. THERMAL ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 3. THERMAL ENVELOPE DEFECTS, 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS., 5. AIR BARRIERS, 6. VAPOR RETARDERS, 7. THERMAL INSULATION, 8. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION, 9. SEALANTS.
Author : James K. Lischkoff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book The Airtight House written by James K. Lischkoff and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W.A. Allen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1135827761
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)
Download or read book A Global Strategy for Housing in the Third Millennium written by W.A. Allen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005-09-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book outlines the emerging determinants, in a global context, for the provision of housing for the growing, shifting and changing populations. In doing so the reader will be encouraged to forsee the complementary evolution in the planning, design and construction of housing in the developed and developing world.
Author : Michael Maines
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781641551656
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (516 download)
Download or read book Pretty Good House written by Michael Maines and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.
Author : Joseph Lstiburek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471318639
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (713 download)
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.
Author : Joseph W. Lstiburek
Publisher : Alberta Department of Housing, Innovative Housing Grants Program
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book A New Approach to Affordable Low Energy House Construction written by Joseph W. Lstiburek and published by Alberta Department of Housing, Innovative Housing Grants Program. This book was released on 1984 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report documents the research work leading to theconstruction of a number of demonstration houses using newtechniques in Ontario. The report summarizes the results ofthese projects and recommends an approach to a demonstrationproject using improved construction methods in Alberta. Thesedemonstration houses were constructed using alternative buildingsystems such as a painted gypsum board air barrier/vapourretarder concept and alternative mechanical systems whichincluded heating, air supply (ventilation and make-up air), andheat recovery. The report addresses this work in terms ofperformance, code requirements and estimated costs.
Author : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher : Guyer Partners
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 53 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Precision Measurement Laboratories written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-22 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in design and construction of precision measurement laboratories. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2. GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA 3. EXTERIOR DESIGN 4. INTERIOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 5. SITE DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION 6. ANTITERRORISM 7. SERVICES 8. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 9. SPECIFIC DESIGN CRITERIA.
Author : J. Carmeliet
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000151298
Total Pages : 1044 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Research in Building Physics written by J. Carmeliet and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a broad view of the research performed in building physics at the start of the 21st century. The focus of this conference was on combined heat and mass flow in building components, performance-based design of building enclosures, energy use in buildings, sustainable construction, users' comfort and health, and the urban micro-climate.
Author : Kathleen Hess-Kosa
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 131535408X
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)
Download or read book Building Materials written by Kathleen Hess-Kosa and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry is bombarded with ever-changing building materials—components of which are more and more difficult, if not impossible, to identify. Building material emissions have been implicated as a major source of indoor air pollution, and toxic gases, often unidentified, are generated in building fires. Building Materials: Product Emission and Combustion Health Hazards undertakes the task of identifying building materials emission and combustion health hazards. This practical guide introduces the complex world of polymers commonly used in building materials along with plasticizers and additives that are not regulated by OSHA. It also explores the topic of building materials as they relate to function and their emissions/combustion products along with thermal decomposition and combustion products as they relate to fire first responders. Engaging environmental professionals, construction management firms, architects, first respondents, and students, this valuable reference delivers a comprehensive spectrum of knowledge needed to face the challenges of managing building materials in the twenty-first century. Awareness is the first line of defense!
Author : Andrew Dainty
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134338007
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (343 download)
Download or read book Communication in Construction written by Andrew Dainty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers practical guidance on possible solutions to communication problems, featuring a number of examples related to the construction industry.
Author : N. B. Hutcheon
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
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.
Author : Edward Allen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118174194
Total Pages : 1674 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)
Download or read book Fundamentals of Building Construction written by Edward Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 1674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction, emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete. New introductory material on the processes, organization, constraints, and choices in construction offers a better look at the management of construction. New sections covering the building envelope uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control. The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.
Author : Linda Brock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119139708
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)
Download or read book Designing the Exterior Wall written by Linda Brock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By presenting the basics of building science along with a prescribed set of details, Designing the Exterior Wall helps you understand why buildings fail and how they can be made more durable through design. Author Linda Brock connects the science and aesthetics of building envelopes through the examination of a variety of construction and cladding types. She features details from real world projects in a variety of climates, successful and unsuccessful case studies, and checklists you can use on your own projects. Helps you reduce your liability by showing why building envelopes fail and how they can be designed to endure. Moves from theory to actual construction by including hundreds of building envelope details from a broad array of projects and climates. Integrates numerous contemporary case studies, including Frank Gehry's Experiential Music Center in Seattle (thin skins), Renzo Piano's Rue de Meaux housing in Paris (terra cotta cladding), and Mario Botta's San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (prefabricated brick panels). Designing the Exterior Wall is a must-have book, whether you're an architect or a student. Order your copy today.
Author : Jacob Deva Racusin
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926292
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)
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.
Author : The American Institute of Architects
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471700916
Total Pages : 1120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)
Download or read book Architectural Graphic Standards written by The American Institute of Architects and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 1120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, this book provides an easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals. To celebrate seventy-five years as the cornerstone of an industry, this commemorative Eleventh Edition is the most thorough and significant revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation. Substantially revised to be even more relevant to today's design professionals, it features: An entirely new, innovative look and design created by Bruce Mau Design that includes a modern page layout, bold second color, and new typeface Better organized-- a completely new organization structure applies the UniFormat(r) classification system which organizes content by function rather than product or material Expanded and updated coverage of inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies Environmentally-sensitive and sustainable design is presented and woven throughout including green materials, LEEDS standards, and recyclability A bold, contemporary new package--as impressive closed as it is open, the Eleventh Edition features a beveled metal plate set in a sleek, black cloth cover Ribbon Markers included as a convenient and helpful way to mark favorite and well used spots in the book All New material Thoroughly reviewed and edited by hundreds of building science experts and experienced architects, all new details and content including: new structural technologies, building systems, and materials emphasis on sustainable construction, green materials, LEED standards, and recyclability expanded and updated coverage on inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies computing technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD/CAM new information on regional and international variations accessibility requirements keyed throughout the text new standards for conducting, disseminating, and applying architectural research New and improved details With some 8,500 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, Architectural Graphic Standards continues to be the industry's leading, easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals.
