101 rules of thumb for low energy architecture /

This title sets out the essential elements of low energy architecture in a fresh, intuitive way. With reliable, simple rules that provide new ideas and refresh the designer's palette, each page focuses on a single piece of advice along with an illustration. There are also plenty of tips and mor...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Heywood, Huw
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Riba Pub., ©2012.
Temas:
Architecture and energy conservation.
Sustainable architecture.
Buildings > Energy conservation.
Architecture et économies d'énergie.
Architecture durable.
Constructions > Économies d'énergie.
energy efficient buildings.
ARCHITECTURE > General.
Hållbar utveckling.
Arkitektur > miljöaspekter.
Energieffektiva byggnader.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Working with site and location: Sun and shade ; Climate and micro-climate ; Shelter from wind and rain
  • Manipulating orientation and form: The relationship between sun and wind ; The impact of building form
  • The low energy building envelope: Heavy and lightweight construction ; The timing of heating needs ; Reducing heat loss
  • Energy and the internal environment: Free heating : direct, isolated and indirect solar gain ; Free cooling : using earth, wind and water ; Free lighting : daylight ; Colour
  • Rules and strategies for different climatic regions: Hot-dry climate ; Hot-humid climate ; Cold climate ; Cold-winter/hot-summer climate ; Temperate climate.

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