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Energy and climate change in the urban built environment.

By: Publication details: London James and James 2001Description: viii, 402p. ; 24cmISBN:
  • 1873936907
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 551.52
Summary: 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.
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Book London Books 551.52 SAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30063949

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.