Natural Ventilation in Buildings - A Design Handbook
Editorial Reviews Book Description A how-to book on ventilating buildings naturally.
Approaches can be high-tech or low-tech, but always need to be part of an integrated design approach. A range of technical issues, such as building codes, fire regulations, and acoustics, also need to be taken into account.
This new handbook describes the real potential of natural ventilation, its appropriate use, the design and dimensioning methodologies, the need for an integrated design approach, and how to overcome barriers.
Includes a CD with software to assist in the calculation of airflow rate in natural ventilation configurations.
This book is based on the work of 25 experts from all parts of Europe who have collected, evaluated, and developed the material under the auspices of the European Commission's Solar energy and Energy Conservation R&D programs.
This books provides essential design information for all architects, building engineers, and other building design professionals. About the Author Mat Santamouris a recognized expert in building physics and the application of solar and energy-efficiency technologies, is Associate Professor in the Physics Department, University of Athens, Greece, and Visiting Professor at the University of North London. He has had many books published in this field and is on the editorial board for four journals. Francis Allard of the University of La Rochelle, France, based on the contributions from internationally recognized experts in this field.
Natural Ventilation in Buildings - A Design Handbook,Mat Santamouris,Francis Allard,Earthscan Publications,1873936729,Architecture,Design & Drafting,Engineering - Mechanical,General
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