The architecture of natural cooling / Brian Ford, Rosa Schiano-Phan and Juan A. Vallejo.
| Author/creator | Ford, Brian, 1949- |
| Other author | Schiano-Phan, Rosa. |
| Other author | Vallejo, Juan A. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Architecture & engineering of downdraught cooling |
| Abstract | "Overheating in buildings is commonplace. This book describes how we can keep cool without conventional air-conditioning: improving comfort and productivity while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. It provides architects, engineers and policy makers with a 'how-to' guide to the application of natural cooling in new and existing buildings. It demonstrates, through reference to numerous examples, that natural cooling is viable in most climates around the world. The book includes: Guidance on the principles & strategies that can be adopted. Discussion of how designers integrate natural cooling in their buildings. Explanation of simplified tools for performance assessment. A review of components and controls. A detailed evaluation of building case studies from the USA, Europe, India and China. This book is not just for the technical specialist, as it also provides a general grounding in environmental design. Importantly, it demonstrates that understanding our environment, rather than fighting it, will help us to live sustainably in our rapidly warming world"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | First edition published by PHDC Press 2010. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Ford, Brian, 1949- The architecture of natural cooling Second edition. London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. 9781138629059 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019024745 |
| ISBN | 9781315210551 (ebk) |
| ISBN | (hbk) |
| ISBN | (pbk) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |