Environmental science in building / Randall McMullan.
By: McMullan, Randall
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BookPublisher: Houndmills, Basingstoke, England ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007Edition: 6th ed.Description: ix, 390 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780230525368.Subject(s): Buildings -- Environmental engineeringDDC classification: 696 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 696 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00160457 |
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This clear, accessible and very popular textbook studies the science, technology and services that relate to the comfort of humans and the environmental performance of buildings. It will be useful to students and practitioners of architecture, construction studies, building services, surveying, and environmental science at all levels. Topics are arranged for easy reading and learning, and assume a minimum experience of science and mathematics. Worked examples are explained in a step-by-step fashion, and facts and formulas are made accessible for easy reference. This sixth edition has been thoroughly revised in line with new regulations, up-to-date practice and world-wide trends.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Core Topics -- The Environment -- Thermal effects in Buildings -- Energy use in Buildings -- Air Control in Buildings -- Properties 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.
Environmental Science in Building covers the science, technology and services that relate to the comfort of humans and the environmental performance of buildings. This popular text is designed to be useful, at all levels, to students and practitioners of architecture, construction studies, building services, surveying, and environmental science. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and the contents reorganised to ensure optimum presentation and understanding of topics. Covering a range of topical areas including climate change, carbon and energy management, sustainability in construction, and sick and green buildings, this remains the key introductory text for understanding the principles and theories of the environmental science behind construction. Key features of the seventh edition are: Clear and accessible text layout for ease of use. Minimum prior knowledge of science and mathematics assumed.Worked examples explained step-by-step. Fully updated dynamic illustrations and figures. Large resource sections of supporting information and references supplementary exercises, useful weblinks and an online glossary.
Donated to CIT by William Deasy.