Research in Building Physics and Building Engineering: Proceedings of the Third International Building Physics Conference, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 27-31 August 2006

Fazio, Paul (Edited by)/ Ge, Hua (Edited by)/ Rao, Jiwu (Edited by)/ Desmarais, Guylaine (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 0415416752 / ISBN 13: 9780415416757

Published by Taylor & Francis, 2006

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hardback/cd-rom edition. 992 pages. 10.00x7.25x2.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research in Building Physics and Building Engineering: Proceedings of the Third International Building Physics Conference, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 27-31 August 2006
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415416752
• ISBN 13: 9780415416757
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.91 kilograms

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Synopsis

Buildings influence people. They account for one third of energy consumption across the globe and represent an annual capital expenditure of 7%-10% of GNP in industrialized countries. Their lifetime operation costs can exceed capital investment. Building Engineering aims to make buildings more efficient, safe and economical. One branch of this discipline, Building Physics/Science, has gained prominence, with a heightened awareness of such phenomena as sick buildings, the energy crisis and sustainability, and considering the performance of buildings in terms of climatic loads and indoor conditions. The book reflects the advanced level and high quality of research which Building Engineering, and Building Physics/Science in particular, have reached at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It will be a valuable resource to: engineers, architects, building scientists, consultants on the building envelope, researchers and graduate students.

About the Author

Paul Fazio, Hua Ge, Jiwu Rao and Guylaine Desmarais