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1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
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data file |
| Note |
Originally published by James & James (Science Publishers), 2001. Cf. Title page verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. On the built environment : the urban influence / M. Santamouris -- 2. Climate and climate change / D.N. Asimakopoulos -- 3. Wind patterns in urban environments / M. Santamouris -- 4. Thermal balance in the urban environment / M. Santamouris -- 5. Heat-island effect / M. Santamouris -- 6. The canyon effect / M. Santamouris -- 7. The energy impact of the urban environment / M. Santamouris -- 8. Short-wave radiation / A. Tsangrassoulis -- 9. Urban pollution / V.D. Asimakopoulos -- 10. The role of green spaces / M. Santamouris -- 11. Appropriate materials for the urban environment / M. Santamouris -- 12. Applied lightning technology for urban buildings / P. Michel -- 13. Active solar heating systems for urban areas / D. Mangold -- 14. Indoor air quality and ventilation in the urban environment / P. Michel -- 15. Urban settlements / P. Michel -- 16. Guidelines for integrating energy conservation techniques in urban buildings / N. Chrisomallidou -- 17. Examples of urban buildings / N. Chrisomallidou. |
| Summary |
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |
| Subject |
Architecture -- Environmental aspects.
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Architecture and energy conservation.
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Architecture and climate.
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Urban ecology (Sociology)
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Architecture -- Aspect de l'environnement. |
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Architecture et économies d'énergie. |
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Architecture et climat. |
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Écologie urbaine. |
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energy efficient buildings. |
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urban environments. |
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Architecture and climate |
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Architecture and energy conservation |
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Architecture -- Environmental aspects |
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Urban ecology (Sociology) |
| Added Author |
Santamouris, M. (Matheos), 1956- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781315073774 |
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1315073773 |
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9781134257973 |
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113425797X |
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1873936907 |
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9781873936900 |
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