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Environmental Science in Building

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Environmental Science in Building

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Environmental Science in Building covers the science, technology and services that relate to the comfort of humans and the environmental performance of buildings. This popular text is designed to be useful, at all levels, to students and practitioners of architecture, construction studies, building services, surveying, and environmental science. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and the contents reorganised to ensure optimum presentation and understanding of topics. Covering a range of topical areas including climate change, carbon and energy management, sustainability in construction, and sick and green buildings, this remains the key introductory text for understanding the principles and theories of the environmental science behind construction. Key features of the seventh edition are: * Clear and accessible text layout for ease of use * Minimum prior knowledge of science and mathematics assumed * Worked examples explained step-by-step* Fully updated dynamic illustrations and figures * Large resource sections of supporting information and references Visit the companion website for this book at www.palgrave.com/engineering/builtenvironment/mcmullan for investigative questions, supplementary exercises, useful weblinks and an online glossary.

Author Biography

Randall McMullan is a construction physicist, lecturer and government adviser whose experience spans industry and education. He is the author of various books and publications in the fields of construction, science, applied computing, education and training.
Release date Australia
April 11th, 2012
Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Edition
7th ed. 2012
Illustrations
85 Illustrations, black and white; 432 p. 85 illus.
Imprint
Palgrave
Pages
432
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions
189x246x24
ISBN-13
9780230290808
Product ID
19399298

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