Environmental Issues for Architecture

by David L. Smith

This primer for architects explores the basic physical principles and requirements of every aspect of passive and active controls in buildings. Avoiding needless jargon, Environmental Issues for Architecture supports an understanding of environmental systems in order to inform architectural design. With topics ranging from lighting, acoustics, thermal control, plumbing, fire protection and egress, to elevators and escalators, all of the latest technologies...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470497092
• ISBN13: 9780470497098
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.6" x 11.0"