LEADER 03275nam 2200589 a 450 001 9910462907703321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-118-54964-3 010 $a1-118-54975-9 035 $a(CKB)2670000000341937 035 $a(EBL)1161961 035 $a(OCoLC)836404309 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000856819 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11507720 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000856819 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10818338 035 $a(PQKB)11265699 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1161961 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1161961 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10682356 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000341937 100 $a20120928d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aSustainable facades$b[electronic resource] $edesign methods for high-performance building envelopes /$fAjla Aksamija, Ph.D., Perkins+Will 210 $aHoboken, N.J. $cJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.$d2013 215 $a1 online resource (374 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-118-45860-5 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aCover; Figure Credits; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Climate-Based Design Approach for Facades; Climate Classifications and Types; Climate-Specific Design Guidelines for Facades; Chapter Summary; Chapter 2: Characteristics of Sustainable Facades; Energy Efficiency; Facade Types and Materials; Materials and Properties; Thermal Behavior and Moisture Resistance; Chapter Summary; Chapter 3: Designing for Comfort; Thermal Comfort; Daylight and Glare; Acoustic Comfort and Air Quality; Chapter Summary; Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies in Facade Designs 327 $aEmerging Materials and TechnologiesFacades as Energy Generators; Control Systems for Facades; Chapter Summary; Chapter 5: Case Studies; Building Orientation and Facade Design; Tectonic Sun Exposure Control; External Shading Elements; Facade Materials and Wall Assemblies; Appendix: Case Studies Index; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Index 330 $aPractical information on designing sustainable, energy-efficient building facades As energy and other natural resources are being depleted, it has become clear that technologies and strategies that allow us to maintain our satisfaction with interior environments while consuming less of these resources are major objectives of contemporary facade design. Sustainable Facades focuses on the strategies and approaches for designing sustainable, high-performance building facades, and provides technical guidance for architects and designers. This timely and useful guide presen 606 $aFacades$xDesign and construction 606 $aExterior walls$xDesign and construction 606 $aSustainable design 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aFacades$xDesign and construction. 615 0$aExterior walls$xDesign and construction. 615 0$aSustainable design. 676 $a729/.1 700 $aAksamija$b Ajla$0932064 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910462907703321 996 $aSustainable facades$92096697 997 $aUNINA