{"product_id":"introduction-to-architectural-science-the-basis-of-sustainable-design-paperback","title":"Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven Szokolay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully updated and expanded throughout, the book provides the data required for architects to design buildings that will maintain the users comfort in a variety of conditions, with minimal reliance on energy intensive methods like air conditioning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a 'how to' book but answers the question why. It equips the reader with the tools to realize the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll sections have been revised and updated for this third edition including all the most relevant developments affecting heat, light and sound controls. The book responds to the need of understanding beyond 'rules of thumb'. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteven V Szokolay is an architect and energy and environmental consultant who, after some years of practice in Sydney and London, taught at Liverpool, Nairobi, London and Queensland, where he was founding Director of the Architectural Science Unit and Head of the Department of Architecture. He is co-author of the \u003ci\u003eManual for Tropical Housing\u003c\/i\u003e and the author of over a dozen books, including \u003ci\u003eSolar Energy and Building, Environmental Science Handbook for Architects \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThermal Design of Buildings. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.7 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45341070786662,"sku":"9780415824989","price":136.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/Y0F2V2dOVjhDKzR4MmdFbERnNWVUQT09.webp?v=1774820994","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/introduction-to-architectural-science-the-basis-of-sustainable-design-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}