Energy and Environment in Architecture

A Technical Design Guide

Nick Baker, Koen Steemers

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CRC Press
19 May 2016

Architecture; The environment; Heating, lighting, ventilation

A unique and revolutionary text which explains the principles behind the LT Method (2.1), a manual design tool developed in Cambridge by the BRE. The LT Method is a unique way of estimating the combined energy usage of lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, to enable the designer to make comparisons between options at an early, strategic stage. In addition,Energy and Environment in Architecture the book deals with other environmental issues such as noise, thermal comfort and natural ventilation design. A variety of case studies provide a critique of real buildings and highlight good practice. These topics include thermal comfort, noise and natural ventilation.

By: Nick Baker, Koen Steemers
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 219mm,
Weight: 952g
ISBN: 9781138146464
ISBN 10: 1138146463
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 19 May 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Baker, Nick; Steemers, Koen

Reviews for Energy and Environment in Architecture: A Technical Design Guide

'A good solid reference book.' - Building 'With the help of a guide such as this, architects are enabled to exchange ideas and to ask more penetrating questions of fellow consultants.'-Architecture Today 'With the help of a guide such as this, architects are enabled to exchange ideas and to ask more penetrating questions of fellow consultants.'-Architecture Today