Environmental Science in Building

This well established book examines the science and technology of those provisions and services that are required in the built environment. The main considerations are the effects of heat, light and sound within buildings. In addition other essential requirements such as supplies of electricity and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McMullan, Randall
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Macmillan Education UK 1998, 1998
Edition:4th ed. 1998
Series:Building and Surveying Series
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Principles of Heat
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Thermal Energy
  • Ventilation, Humidity and Condensation
  • Principles of Light
  • Artificial Lighting
  • Natural Lighting
  • Principles of Sound
  • Noise
  • Room Acoustics
  • Electricity Supplies
  • Water Supplies
  • Environmental Buildings
  • Index