TY  - BOOK
AU  - Heywood,Huw
TI  - 101 rules of thumb for low energy architecture
SN  - 9781859464816 (pbk.)
AV  - NA2542.3 .H49 2012
U1  - 720.472 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - London
PB  - Riba Pub.
KW  - Architecture and energy conservation
KW  - Sustainable architecture
KW  - Buildings
KW  - Energy conservation
N1  - "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
ER  -