Environmental Science in Building by R. McMullan.

This book studies the technical basis of the environment which exists in and around buildings. The main considerations are the effects of heat, light and sound within buildings; together with supplies of water and electricity. This edition discusses climatic effects, energy use, sick buildings and o...

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Main Author: McMullan, R. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Macmillan Education UK : Imprint: Red Globe Press, 1992.
Edition:3rd ed. 1992.
Series:Building and Surveying Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Principles of Heat
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Thermal Energy
  • Humidity and Condensation
  • Principles of Light
  • Artificial Lighting
  • Natural Lighting
  • Principles of Sound
  • Noise Room Acoustics
  • Electricity Water Supplies
  • Environmental Buildings
  • Index.