What is the best way to achieve sustainable energy savings in buildings? The mainstream construction industry has been saying for decades: it's insulation. Today there is a growing movement among architects who claim that, by contrast, it isintelligent design thatprovides the be…
"The flavor and organization of the first edition has been retained whereby the reader is guided through the analysis process for systems and then components. Important new material has been added regarding altitude effects on forced and buoyancy driven airflow and heat transfer…
By introducing the basics of architectural science, this book is an ideal reference that provides an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. The knowledge gained from this book equips the reader with the tools for realizing the full potential of the good int…
"Szokolay presents an accessible reference that provides a full understanding of the physical basis of architectural design while linking it directly to bioclimatic principles. The reader is shown not only how to design and control indoor environmental conditions such as heat, l…