An Introduction to Daylighting Buildings for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in daylighting of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES, 2. DAYLIGHTING.




An Introduction to Daylighting Design of Buildings for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, architectural engineers and other professional engineers interested in design of buildings to utilize natural lighting to the extent feasible to conserve electrical energy. Here is what is discussed: 1. BENEFITS OF DAYLIGHT, 2. PROJECT TYPES THAT BENEFIT FROM DAYLIGHT, 3. DAYLIGHTING ECONOMICS, 4. SYSTEM INTEGRATION, 5. MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT POTENTIAL, 6. GLAZING ORIENTATION, 7. GLAZING CHARACTERISTICS, 8. QUANTITY OF GLAZING, 9. GLARE AND CONTRAST CONTROL, 10. ACTIVE DAYLIGHTING, 11. PHYSICAL MODELING, 12. COMPUTER SIMULATION, 13. GLOSSARY OF LIGHTING TERMS.




An Introduction to Building Lighting Upgrades for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in lighting upgrades for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT, 3. A WHOLE-SYSTEM APPROACH, 4. LIGHTING DESIGN, 5. USE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCES, 6. USE EFFICIENT LUMINAIRES, 7. AUTOMATICALLY CONTROL LIGHTING, 8. DIMMING CONTROLS, 9. COMMISSIONING ENSURES THE BENEFITS OF LIGHTING CONTROLS, 10. BUILD IN AN OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, 11. SUMMARY, 12. BIBLIOGRAPHY.




Daylight Design of Buildings


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To complement the critical and objective view gleaned from the study of some sixty buildings, this design manual has been developed to provide a more synthetic approach to the principles which lie behind successful daylight design. These principles are illustrated with examples drawn from the case study buildings. The emphasis throughout has been on practical methods to improve design, rather than techniques studied for any intrinsic interest. The book provides the necessary tools to assist the designer to provide well daylit interiors, and shows that good daylight design is not a restriction on architectural expression but, on the contrary, acts as an inspiration and foundation for good architecture.




An Introduction to Daylighting Design for Buildings


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, lighting engineers nd architectural engineers interested in daylighting design for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. BENEFITS OF DAYLIGHT 2. PROJECT TYPES THAT BENEFIT FROM DAYLIGHT 3. DAYLIGHTING ECONOMICS 4. SYSTEM INTEGRATION 5. MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT POTENTIAL 6. GLAZING ORIENTATION 7. GLAZING CHARACTERISTICS 8. QUANTITY OF GLAZING 9. GLARE AND CONTRAST CONTROL 10. ACTIVE DAYLIGHTING 11. PHYSICAL MODELING 12. COMPUTER SIMULATION 13. GLOSSARY OF LIGHTING TERMS.




An Introduction to Sustainable Design for Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in sustainable design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. THE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CHALLENGE, 2. THE SIX PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, 3. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZATION OF SITE POTENTIAL, 4. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE, 5. PRINCIPLE: PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WATER, 6. PRINCIPLE: SELECTION AND USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS, 7. PRINCIPLE: ENHANCEMENT OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTA QUALITY, 8. OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, 9. AN AFTERWORD: HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS COURSE.




An Introduction to Passive Solar Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of buildings to be passively heated by the sun. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SYSTEMS, 2.1 DIRECT GAIN HEATING, 2.2 DAYLIGHTING, 2.3 RADIANT PANELS, 2.4 THERMOSIPHONING AIR PANELS, 2.5 THERMAL STORAGE WALLS, 2.6 SUNSPACES, 2.7 INCREMENTAL COOLING LOAD, 3. CLIMATIC CONSIDERATIONS, 3.1 CHARACTERISTIC WEATHER PARAMETERS, 3.2 CLIMATE AND CONSERVATION MEASURES, 3.3 SOLAR AVAILABILITY, 3.4 GUIDELINES FOR SCHEMATIC DESIGN, 4. CONCLUSION.




An Introduction to Natural Ventilation of Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in natural ventilation of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING, 3. LANDSCAPING, 4. BUILDING FORM, 5. BUILDING ENVELOPE AND STRUCTURE, 6. AUXILIARY FAN SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings to resist terrorist attack. Here is what is discussed: 1. SITE PLANNING, 2. STRUCTURAL DESIGN, 3. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, 4. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL, 5. GLOSSARY.




An Introduction to Design of Building Envelopes for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of building enclosure walls. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 2. THERMAL ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 3. THERMAL ENVELOPE DEFECTS, 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS., 5. AIR BARRIERS, 6. VAPOR RETARDERS, 7. THERMAL INSULATION, 8. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION, 9. SEALANTS.