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Second Edition
By
Peter Smith, University of Nottingham, Leeds Metropolitan University, Pilkington Energy Efficiency Trust, Sheffield, UK
Description
Revised to incorporate and reflect changes and advances since it was first published the new edition of Architecture in a Climate of Change
provides the latest basic principals of sustainability and the future of sustainable technology.
Including new material on wind generation,
domestic water conservation, solar thermal electricity as well as international case studies Architecture in a Climate of Change encourages
readers to consider new approaches to building making minimum demand on fossil based energy.
Audience
Students and Practitioners of architecture and sustainable design. It would be relevant for RIBA Diploma courses, RICS, BIAT, CIBSE recognized
courses as well as MA Architecture courses.
Environmentalists, urban planners and advisors who work in the built environment.
Contents
Introduction; Climate Change- Nature or Nurture?; Predictions; Renewable Technologies- the marine environment; Renewable Technologies-
the wider spectrum; Low energy techniques for housing; Insulation; Domestic energy; Advances and Ultra low energy houses; Harvesting
wind and water; Existing housing- a window of opportunity; Low energy techniques for non-domestic buildings; Ventilation energy options;
Energy options; Lighting-designing for daylight; Lighting – human failings; Cautionary notes; Life-cycle assessment and recycling; State
of the art case studies; Integrated district environmental design; An American perspective; Emergent technologies and future prospects
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Paperback, 192 pages, publication date: APR-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-6544-5
ISBN-10: 0-7506-6544-0
Imprint: ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
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