Introduction to Architectural Science : The basis of sustainable design /
Steven V. Szokolay ; graphics assistance by Christopher Brisbin.
- Oxford : Architectural, 2004.
- xviii, 327 p. : ill., plans ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-245) and index.
By introducing the basics of architectural science, this reference book provides an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. Each chapter presents an outline of the relevant physics of heat, light, sound and energy, followed by an examination of human requirements.
9780750658492 (pbk.) : £24.99
Architectural design. Buildings--Environmental engineering. Sustainable architecture. Architecture and Planning.