Environmental science in building

McMullan, Randall

Environmental science in building - 6th ed. - Basingstoke Palgrave 2007 - viii, 376p. 25cm. - Macmillan Building and Surveying Series .

Climate and the built environment -- Human environmental comfort -- Insulation and energy use in buildings -- Air control in buildings -- Artificial and natural lighting -- Noise control and sound insulation -- Electricity generation and supply -- Water supplies and waste water treatment -- Carbon and energy management in construction -- Resource conservation and sustainability in construction -- Sick buildings and green buildings.

Covers science, technology and services that relate to comfort of humans and environmental performance of buildings. Includes climate, energy supplies and conservation, human comfort, heating, ventilation, lighting, sound insulation, acoustics, electrical supplies, water treatment, sick buildings, green buildings. Worked examples explained step-by-step. Supersedes fifth edition (ISBN: 0333947711).

9780230525368


United Kingdom--

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