"Windows in Buildings" presents state-of-the-art information on high efficiency glazing systems and their energetic and environmental impact on modern buildings. Glass and glazing systems lie at the heart of window design and this book provides an understanding of their interaction and relation to built structures which is crucial to the modern designer. The information is presented in easy-to-use charts, tables and software for the design and selection of glass, glazing systems and other window materials, to enable their suitable and appropriate incorporation into modern buildings. The accompanying CD-ROM demonstrates the computation examples in the book. It contains over 50 Excel spreadsheets showing window design data and routines for analysing a building's thermal, visual and aural environments. This information is the result of many years of research undertaken by the authors. Easy to use charts, tables and a free CD-ROM present state of the art information on glazing and in-fill gases. An exhaustive coverage of the topic gives you all you need to know in one reference book.
- ISBN10 0750642092
- ISBN13 9780750642095
- Publish Date 7 January 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 August 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Architectural Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English