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Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 4

Author : Gian Luca Brunetti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1786308541
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 4 written by Gian Luca Brunetti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the fourth of four dealing with bioclimatic design and construction by focusing on the most basic and polyvalent of modern environmental systems: the bioclimatic greenhouse, the "Swiss-army chainsaw" of architecture. More specifically, this fourth volume focuses on architectural integration, environmental prediction and how to simulate and structurally size a bioclimatic wooden greenhouse. In more general terms, it helps us to consider how to design and build the structure of bioclimatic, low-energy architecture, with low environmental impact. This multi-volume book covers both free-standing greenhouses that can naturally heat and cool themselves, and lean-to greenhouses that support the natural heating and cooling of buildings; this includes both agricultural greenhouses and greenhouses suited to host people. As a result, it is a trans-disciplinary work deriving its areas of concern from a broad range of study areas, spanning from environmental, to constructional, to structural, drawing the clarity of the approach from the fact that the topics are presented by a single author with a single voice and a designer's mindset. To achieve this, the book adopts a composite set of explanatory strategies and communication registers – including extensive support by 3D construction drawings and examples – and presents not only stateof-the-art solutions, but also experimental ones.

The Building Environment

Author : Vaughn Bradshaw
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118010124
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Building Environment written by Vaughn Bradshaw and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the updated guide to active and passive control systems for buildings. To capitalize on today's rapidly evolving, specialized technologies, architects, designers, builders, and contractors work together to plan the mechanical and electrical equipment that controls the indoor environment of a building. The Building Environment: Active and Passive Control Systems, Third Edition helps you take advantage of design innovations and construction strategies that maximize the comfort, safety, and energy efficiency of buildings. From active HVAC systems to passive methods, lighting to on-site power generation, this updated edition explains how to strategically plan for and incorporate effective, efficient systems in today's buildings. It covers the underlying thermal theories and thermodynamic principles and focuses on design that enhances the building environment and minimizes the impact on the world's environment. The Building Environment goes beyond the ABCs of HVAC and covers: On-site power generation, including wind turbines, solar photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, and more. Plumbing systems, fire protection, signal systems, conveying systems, and architectural acoustics. Procedures and/or formulas for performing heat loss, heat gain, and energy use calculations, determining the rate of heat flow, calculating solar energy utilization, doing load calculations, and more. Details on the latest building codes and standards references. New information on the sustainable design of building systems and energy efficiency, including new technologies. The latest thinking and data on a building's impact on the environment, indoor air quality, and "sick building syndrome." Design economics, including the payback period, life-cycle cost, comparative value analysis, and building commissioning. A practical on-the-job tool for architects, designers, builders, engineers, contractors, and other specialists, this Third Edition is also a great reference for architecture students who will lead tomorrow's design teams.

Residential Windows

Author : John Carmody
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393730531
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Residential Windows written by John Carmody and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition covers every aspect of window design and technology and includes a much-expanded sextion on energy performance, with an extended list of climate zones and glazing options.

Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design

Author : Pablo M. La Roche
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439845123
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design written by Pablo M. La Roche and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The energy used to operate buildings is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. To lessen the human impact on climate, it is necessary to reduce these building-related emissions. New legislation, as well as market and financial pressures, are driving architects and developers to create low-carbon buildings. While it is possible to achieve many of these reductions through appropriate climate-responsive design, many architects are not trained to do this. Filling an urgent need for a design reference in this emerging field, Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design describes how to reduce building-related greenhouse gas emissions through appropriate design techniques. This full-color book presents strategies and methods to achieve CO2 reductions, with an emphasis on control of energy flows through the building envelope and passive heating and cooling strategies. Strategies for Designing Buildings with a Smaller Carbon Footprint Examining climate change and its relationship with buildings, the book begins with a look at the sources of emissions and how these are produced as a result of interactions between buildings and the surrounding environment. It then introduces a carbon-neutral architectural design process (CNDP) and a roadmap that can be adjusted for different types of projects. Discussing climate analysis and solar geometry, the book explores how understanding the climate where a building is located helps to identify the design strategies that are best suited to that location—whether warm and humid, warm and dry, temperate, or cold. It looks at psychrometrics and how to achieve thermal comfort with minimum emissions. The book also explains how building fabric can be used to control energy flows by conduction, radiation, and convection—helping to reduce overheating and overcooling—and how to incorporate passive cooling and heating systems through appropriate design. The book includes useful references, equations, and illustrations, as well as a comparison of free carbon counting tools that can be used for residential building design. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience in teaching and practice, this is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. Find more study resources at the American Institute of Architects’ Carbon Neutral Design Project web site. What’s next for green building? See what Dr. La Roche has to say in this video on the HMC Architects blog.

Ebook: Physical Science

Author : Tillery
Publisher : McGraw Hill
ISBN 13 : 0077185102
Total Pages : 751 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book Ebook: Physical Science written by Tillery and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2016-04-16 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ebook: Physical Science

Fiscal Year 2001 Climate Change Budget Authorization Request

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1636 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Fiscal Year 2001 Climate Change Budget Authorization Request by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment

Download or read book Fiscal Year 2001 Climate Change Budget Authorization Request written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Newnes Building Services Pocket Book

Author : Andrew Prentice
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136376518
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Newnes Building Services Pocket Book written by Andrew Prentice and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newnes Building Services Pocket Book is a unique compendium of essential data, techniques and procedures, best practice, and underpinning knowledge. This makes it an essential tool for engineers involved in the design and day-to-day running of mechanical services in buildings, and a valuable reference for managers, students and engineers in related fields. This pocket reference gives the reader access to the knowledge and knowhow of the team of professional engineers who wrote the sixteen chapters that cover all aspects of mechanical building services. Topic coverage includes heating systems, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, fans, ductwork, pipework and plumbing, drainage, and fire protection. The result is a comprehensive guide covering the selection of HVAC systems, and the design process from initial drafts through to implementation. The second edition builds on the success of this popular guide with references to UK and EU legislation fully updated throughout, and coverage fully in line with the latest CIBSE guides.

When Technology Fails

Author : Matthew Stein
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603580956
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book When Technology Fails written by Matthew Stein and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-18 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s never been a better time to be prepared. "This book is an indispensable basic manual for the real-life issues that await us in the decades to come. . . [A] treasure trove of practical wisdom."—James Howard Kunstler, author of The Geography of Nowhere Matthew Stein’s comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live green in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe. When Technology Fails covers the gamut. Inside, you’ll learn: The basics of installing a renewable energy system for your home or business How to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure How to keep warm if you’ve been left temporarily homeless Practical information for dealing with water-quality issues Alternative health and first-aid techniques Each chapter describes skills for self-reliance in good times and bad. Chapters Include: A survey of the risks to the status quo Supplies and preparation for short- and long-term emergencies Emergency measures for survival Prepping water, food, shelter, and clothing First aid, low-tech medicine, and healing Securing energy, heat, and power Metalworking Utensils and storage Low-tech chemistry engineering, machines, and materials Fully revised and expanded, When Technology Fails ends on a positive, proactive note with a chapter on “Making the Shift to Sustainability,” which offers practical suggestions for changing our world on personal, community and global levels.

Proceedings of ISES World Congress 2007 (Vol.1-Vol.5)

Author : D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540759972
Total Pages : 3091 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Proceedings of ISES World Congress 2007 (Vol.1-Vol.5) by : D. Yogi Goswami

Download or read book Proceedings of ISES World Congress 2007 (Vol.1-Vol.5) written by D. Yogi Goswami and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 3091 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISES Solar World Congress is the most important conference in the solar energy field around the world. The subject of ISES SWC 2007 is Solar Energy and Human Settlement, it is the first time that it is held in China. This proceedings consist of 600 papers and 30 invited papers, whose authors are top scientists and experts in the world. ISES SWC 2007 covers all aspects of renewable energy, including PV, collector, solar thermal electricity, wind, and biomass energy.

Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation

Author : Ottmar Edenhofer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139505599
Total Pages : 1089 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (395 download)

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Book Synopsis Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation by : Ottmar Edenhofer

Download or read book Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation written by Ottmar Edenhofer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 1089 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SRREN) assesses the potential role of renewable energy in the mitigation of climate change. It covers the six most important renewable energy sources – bioenergy, solar, geothermal, hydropower, ocean and wind energy – as well as their integration into present and future energy systems. It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these technologies and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their application and diffusion. SRREN brings a broad spectrum of technology-specific experts together with scientists studying energy systems as a whole. Prepared following strict IPCC procedures, it presents an impartial assessment of the current state of knowledge: it is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive. SRREN is an invaluable assessment of the potential role of renewable energy for the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the private sector and academic researchers.

Modern Construction Handbook

Author : Andrew Watts
Publisher : Birkhäuser
ISBN 13 : 3990434551
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Modern Construction Handbook written by Andrew Watts and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2013-07-17 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modern Construction Handbook has become a building construction classic and is used as a textbook in many courses. Its systematic approach with chapters on materials, walls, roofs, construction and environment offers clear and efficient orientation. Digital fabrication techniques are included as well (complementing traditional production processes) and presented in an instructional book for the first time. The third edition has been thoroughly updated and now provides: More information – more annotation of drawings, more text on the page. Updated ‘future’ chapter with more emerging construction techniques. Updated essays on construction in the introduction Chapter 1. Mote technical data in the ‘Materials’ Chapter. The content in this third edition has been completely reworked which makes it an even more valuable companion for students and young practitioners!

Heating, Cooling, Lighting

Author : Norbert Lechner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111858242X
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Heating, Cooling, Lighting written by Norbert Lechner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable environmental control through building design Heating, Cooling, and Lighting is the industry standard text on environmental control systems with the emphasis on sustainable design. By detailing the many factors that contribute to the comfort in a building, this book helps architects minimize mechanical systems and energy usage over the life of the building by siting, building design, and landscaping to maximize natural heating, cooling, and lighting. This new fourth edition includes new information on integrated design strategies and designing for the Tropics. Resources include helpful case studies, checklists, diagrams, and a companion website featuring additional cases, an image bank, and instructor materials. Designing buildings that require less energy to heat, cool, and light means allowing the natural energy of the sun and wind to reduce the burden on the mechanical and electrical systems. Basic design decisions regarding size, orientation, and form have a great impact on the sustainability, cost, and comfort of a building. Heating, Cooling, and Lighting provides detailed guidance for each phase of a design project. Readers will: Understand the concept of sustainability as applied to energy sources Review the basic principles of thermal comfort, and the critical role of climate Learn the fundamentals of solar responsive design, including active and passive solar systems as well as photovoltaics Discover how siting, architectural design, and landscaping can reduce the requirements for mechanical and electrical systems In sustainable design, mechanical, and electrical systems should be used to only accomplish what the architect could not by the design of the building itself. With this in mind, designers require a comprehensive understanding of both the properties of energy and the human factors involved in thermal comfort. Heating, Cooling, and Lighting is the complete, industry-leading resource for designers interested in sustainable environmental control.

Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Well-Being Considerations in Buildings and Architecture

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799890333
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Well-Being Considerations in Buildings and Architecture written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to architecture, there has been a focus on sustainable buildings and human well-being in the built environment. Buildings should not only be environmentally friendly and sustainable, but dually focused on human health, wellness, and experience. This includes considerations into the quality of buildings, ranging from ventilation to thermal comfort, along with environment considerations such as energy usage and material selection. Specific architectural choices and design for buildings can either contribute to or negatively impact both society and the environment, leading research in the field of architecture to be focused on environmental and societal well-being in accordance with the built environment. The Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Well-Being Considerations in Buildings and Architecture focuses on how the built environment is being constructed to purposefully enhance societal well-being while also maintaining green standards for environmental sustainability. On one side, this book focuses on the specific building choices that can be made for the purpose of human well-being and the occupants who will utilize the building. On the other side, this book also focuses on environmental sustainability from the standpoint of green buildings and environmental concerns. Together, these topics allow this book to have a holistic view of modern architectural choices and design. This book is essential for architects, IT professionals, engineers, contractors, environmentalists, interior designers, civil planners, regional government officials, construction companies, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in architecture and how it can promote environmental and societal well-being.

Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century

Author : Dick and James Strawbridge
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465465324
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century written by Dick and James Strawbridge and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century makes it easy to be green and helps you live a more simple, cleaner lifestyle. Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century is a manual for the modern age to help anyone take the proper steps to live more sustainably. This informative, practical guide, written by BBC personalities Dick and James Strawbridge, combines traditional skills and crafts with modern technological advances to help you live eco-friendly. Perfect for both urban and rural readers, Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century has detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions for tried-and-tested projects, including foraging for wild plants, natural remedies, composting, green cleaners, and conserving energy at home. Learn how to can vegetables, garden in urban spaces, and the basics of animal husbandry. Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century is the perfect book to show you just how easy and rewarding green living can be.

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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012372497X
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (237 download)

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Download or read book written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a thorough introduction to how Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems control temperature, air quality, and air circulation in a conditioned space.

Fundamentals of HVAC Systems

Author : Robert McDowall
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080477941
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of HVAC Systems written by Robert McDowall and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-12-13 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)systems are omnipresent in modern buildings. This book is an introduction for all those involved in the specification, design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintainance of these systems. Developed jointly with the ASHRAE Learning Institute, the leading and recognised technical experts in the industry. This Inch-Pound edition is primarily for use in US markets. An SI version is also available on ISBN 0123739985. The book explains: • The objectives to be achieved by a system in terms of environmental control. • The description of a system - including primary equipment, means of distribution, space and load determination, and operating strategy. • The basic function of components that form HVAC systems. • The layout and functioning of common HVAC systems, including all-air systems, air-water systems, and all-water systems. • The strategies for operating systems and their basic means of control. • Identifying the most suitable type of system for different types of application * Air-conditioning is a major industry and growing. Shows how systems operate and how to select, design and operate them efficiently to minimise installation cost and ongoing energy cost * Endorsed by, and developed with ASHRAE, the leading trade body and recognised technical experts * Provides a thorough introduction to how HVAC systems function in controlling temperature, air quality, and air circulation in a controlled space

Environmental Science

Author : B. J. Smith
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317876172
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Science written by B. J. Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1983. This book aims to cover the requirements for the Business and Technician Education Council Level Three & Four Units in Environmental Science. At the same time it was recognised that there was a real need for a suitable book for those studying Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture and Environmental Health at 1st degree level. This book should therefore form a useful first year introductory text for both ‘A’ level and BTEC entrants. The book contains a large number of worked examples in the text as well as many student questions at the end of each chapter. Experiments have been included, not with the intention of being exhaustive, but to give ideas. Some areas of work lend themselves to student practical work better than others so that some inbalance is inevitable. ‘Environmental Science’ should give students an introduction to the environmental problems in construction and the methods which may be used to provide a satisfactory and economic solution.