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Energy and Environment in Architecture: A Technical Design Guide
Energy and Environment in Architecture A Technical Design Guide Author:Nick Baker, Koen Steemers The environmental performance of buildings in relation to their design is a pressing issue. This book explains the principles behind the LT Method (2.1), a manual design tool. The LT Method is a unique way of estimating the combined energy usage of lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, to enable the designer to make comparisons bet... more »ween options at an early, strategic stage. The emphasis is on the impact of decisions made when developing the design for a new building, but many of the principles can be applied to refurbishment or remodeling.« less