Energy and climate change in the urban built environment.
Santamouris, M.
Energy and climate change in the urban built environment. - London James and James 2001 - viii, 402p. ; 24cm.
INCLUDES A CD-ROM WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOAN. Cities have a huge impact on the local climate and require vast quantities of energy to keep them functioning. The urban environment in turn has a big impact on the performance and needs of buildings. This book attempts to address some of these issues also suggesting a range of design solutions that can be adopted both to improve the energy performance and indoor air quality of buildings and to look at aspects of urban design that can reduce these climate effects.
1873936907
CLIMATE CHANGE
ENERGY CONSERVATION
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
GLOBAL WARMING
GREEN BUILDINGS
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
POLLUTION
551.52
Energy and climate change in the urban built environment. - London James and James 2001 - viii, 402p. ; 24cm.
INCLUDES A CD-ROM WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOAN. Cities have a huge impact on the local climate and require vast quantities of energy to keep them functioning. The urban environment in turn has a big impact on the performance and needs of buildings. This book attempts to address some of these issues also suggesting a range of design solutions that can be adopted both to improve the energy performance and indoor air quality of buildings and to look at aspects of urban design that can reduce these climate effects.
1873936907
CLIMATE CHANGE
ENERGY CONSERVATION
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
GLOBAL WARMING
GREEN BUILDINGS
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
POLLUTION
551.52