Architecture

This volume brings together, for the first time, a wide-ranging and detailed body of information identifying and assessing risk, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in urban centres in low- and middle-income countries. Framed by an overview of the main possibilities and constraints for adaptation, the contributors examine the implications of climate change for cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and propose innovative agendas for adaptation. The book should be of interest to policy makers, practitioners and academics who face the challenge of addressing climate change vulnerability and adaptation in urban centres throughout the global South. more...

Price: $39.95

'Several high quality scientific journals are published in the area of building energy and indoor/outdoor environment; however one has been missing. Advances in Building Energy Research fills the gap. I recommend ABER to all technical libraries research institutes and universities. It should also be used by construction companies and those manufacturing building materials and building products.' Professor Olli Seppänen President of REHVA (Federation of Heating and Air-conditioning Associations) 'Advances in Building Energy Research is a unique index. It will be an inexhaustible resource for energy related sciences and a continuous inspiration for architects around the world.' N. Fintikakis Architect and Director of UIA-ARES WP (Architecture and Renewable Energy Sources) 'The collection of articles provides an encyclopaedic overview of the state of the art of the subject; and they are written clearly and concisely. This volume is a must for researchers and advanced students.' Professor Edward Ng Department of Architecture The Chinese University of Hong Kong 'This is a very valuable first volume of a new series with each section written by leaders in their respective fields. Contributions cover a range of related topics and present evaluations of contemporary issues in building energy research that give the reader an immediate and clear insight.' Dr Adrian Pitts Senior Lecturer in Energy Environment and Sustainability University of Sheffield Advances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book this annual volume brings together invited contributions from the foremost international experts on energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. Spanning a broad range of tec more...

Price: $285.00

Advances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings, linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems, simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book, this annual volume brings together invited contributions from the foremost international experts on energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this is a 'must have' reference on global developments in the field, suitable for architects and building engineers, environmental engineers, industry professionals, students, teachers and researchers in building science, technical libraries and laboratories. Volume 3 covers:- Energy, Carbon and Cost Performance of Building Stocks- Solar Chimneys in Buildings- Optimization and Economics of Solar Cooling Systems- Artifi cial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms in Energy Applications in Buildings- Decision Support Methodologies on the Energy Effi ciency and Energy Management in Buildings- Progress in Numerical Modelling for Urban Thermal Environment Studies- Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE): An Inevitable Step Toward Sustainability- Guidelines to Avoid Mould Growth in Buildings- Thermal Impact of Strategic Landscaping in Cities- Urban Heat Island and its Impact on Building Energy Consumption- Green Roofs in Buildings: Thermal and Environmental Behaviour- Building Earth-Contact Heat Transfer more...

Price: $350.00

Since 1865 African-American architects have been designing and building houses and public buildings, but the architects are virtually unknown. This work brings their lives and work to light for the first time. more...

Price: $175.00

This book argues that 'airspace' – the transitional area between check-in desk and baggage carousel – must be regarded as a discrete destination on any map of our age. more...

Price: $31.00