| Description |
1 online resource (116 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour)) |
| Contents |
1. Introduction (arid climate): General ; Scope of data ; Climate classification ; Climate information and data ; Climate analyses ; Climate analysis (example: Dubai) ; Microclimate consideration ; Illumination ; Climatic design information -- 2. Basic design data: Comfort ; Basic design information ; Lighting ; Noise and vibration -- 3. Building design construction and materials: General ; Architectural and structural issues ; Building thermal response ; Thermal response (thermal weight) ; Thermal properties of building structures ; Dynamic thermal performance of a structure ; Moisture control and condensation problems -- 4. Equipment design data: Introduction ; Utility services ; HVAC ; Refrigeration ; Heat generation and fuels ; Water and sanitation ; Control systems ; Electrical distribution systems ; Lighting ; Vertical transportation ; Fire life safety -- 5. Sustainability: Introduction ; Measuring sustainability: benchmarking systems in arid climates ; Integrated design ; Sustainability considerations in arid climates. -- Appendix: Design conditions for selected locations |
| Summary |
Annotation This document on arid zones is the first of a three-part series that will reflect different climate zones; the others representing polar and tropical climates. With an ever-increasing number of our members working on international projects, or being based in locations unfamiliar to them, these documents have been designed to provide an introduction to topics that might be unfamiliar and to provide information upon which reasoned judgements may be made or lead to further research to be undertaken in support of their professional duties. We were fortunate in assembling an international steering group whose members were all experts in their respective fields |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Buildings -- Environmental engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Architecture and climate -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Architecture and climate
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Buildings -- Environmental engineering
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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manuals (instructional materials)
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, publisher.
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| ISBN |
9781628709971 |
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1628709979 |
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