| Description |
400 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction to Windows in High-performance Buildings -- Ch. 2. Basic Issues in Window Selection and Design -- Ch. 3. Window Materials and Assemblies -- Ch. 4. A Decision-making Process for Window Design -- Ch. 5. Window Design for Offices in a Cold Climiate -- Ch. 6. Window Design for Offices in a Hot Climate -- Ch. 7. Window Design for Schools -- Ch. 8. Case Studies -- App. A. Methodology for Generating Performance Data -- App. B. Lighting Controls |
| Summary |
"This fact-packed guide provides critical information and performance data on the energy efficiency, interior environment, and technical considerations that drive window design decisions. It guides designers through general design issues relating to windows; discusses conventional and emerging window technologies and their application; and describes energy, human factors, and technical systems. It provides a decision-making process for the design and selection of windows, showing the impact of many design variables on energy and indoor environment performance in offices and schools. Also included are case studies of recent innovative examples of window and facade design in commerical buildings."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Windows.
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Commercial buildings -- Equipment and supplies.
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| Author |
Carmody, John.
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| LC no. |
2003059929 |
| ISBN |
0393731219 hardback |
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