101 rules of thumb for low energy architecture /
Heywood, Huw
101 rules of thumb for low energy architecture / One hundred and one rules of thumb for low energy architecture Huw Heywood - 1st ed - London : Riba Pub., c2012 - 224 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm
"Narrative bibliography": p. 190-218 Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-221) and index
Working with site and location: Sun and shade ; Climate and micro-climate ; Shelter from wind and rain -- Manipulating orientation and form: The relationship between sun and wind ; The impact of building form -- The low energy building envelope: Heavy and lightweight construction ; The timing of heating needs ; Reducing heat loss -- Energy and the internal environment: Free heating : direct, isolated and indirect solar gain ; Free cooling : using earth, wind and water ; Free lighting : daylight ; Colour -- Rules and strategies for different climatic regions: Hot-dry climate ; Hot-humid climate ; Cold climate ; Cold-winter/hot-summer climate ; Temperate climate
9781859464816 (pbk.) 1859464815 (pbk.)
016230066 Uk
Architecture and energy conservation
Sustainable architecture
Buildings--Energy conservation
NA2542.3 / .H49 2012 NA2542.3 / .H49 2012
720.472
101 rules of thumb for low energy architecture / One hundred and one rules of thumb for low energy architecture Huw Heywood - 1st ed - London : Riba Pub., c2012 - 224 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm
"Narrative bibliography": p. 190-218 Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-221) and index
Working with site and location: Sun and shade ; Climate and micro-climate ; Shelter from wind and rain -- Manipulating orientation and form: The relationship between sun and wind ; The impact of building form -- The low energy building envelope: Heavy and lightweight construction ; The timing of heating needs ; Reducing heat loss -- Energy and the internal environment: Free heating : direct, isolated and indirect solar gain ; Free cooling : using earth, wind and water ; Free lighting : daylight ; Colour -- Rules and strategies for different climatic regions: Hot-dry climate ; Hot-humid climate ; Cold climate ; Cold-winter/hot-summer climate ; Temperate climate
9781859464816 (pbk.) 1859464815 (pbk.)
016230066 Uk
Architecture and energy conservation
Sustainable architecture
Buildings--Energy conservation
NA2542.3 / .H49 2012 NA2542.3 / .H49 2012
720.472