Environmental Science in Building

ISBN-13: 9781137605443 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 399 str.

Randall McMullan

Opis

Environmental Science in Building covers the science, technology and services that relate to the comfort of humans and the environmental performance of buildings.

Spis treści

PART I: CORE TOPICS The Environment.- Energy Use in Buildings Thermal Effects in Buildings.- Air Control in Buildings.- Principles of Lighting.- Artificial Lighting.- Natural Lighting.- Aspects of Sound.- Noise and Sound Insulation.- Room Acoustics.- Electricity Supplies.- Water Supplies.- Waste Water.- Green Buildings.- PART II: RESOURCES SECTION Resource 1: Science Information.- Resource 2: Principles of Heat.- Resource 3: Principles of Light and Sound.- Resource 4: Principles of Electricity.- Resource 5: Principles of Water Technology.- Resource 6: References.

O autorze

Randall McMullan is a construction physicist, lecturer and government adviser whose experience spans industry and education. He is the author of various books and publications in the fields of construction, science, applied computing, education and training.