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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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The construction of earth buildings has been taking place worldwide
for centuries. With the improved energy efficiency, high level of
structural integrity and aesthetically pleasing finishes achieved
in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices
for sustainable, low-energy building. Modern earth buildings
provides an essential exploration of the materials and techniques
key to the design, development and construction of such buildings.
Beginning with an overview of modern earth building, part one
provides an introduction to design and construction issues
including insulation, occupant comfort and building codes. Part two
goes on to investigate materials for earth buildings, before
building technologies are explored in part three including
construction techniques for earth buildings. Modern earth
structural engineering is the focus of part four, including the
creation of earth masonry structures, use of structural steel
elements and design of natural disaster-resistant earth buildings.
Finally, part five of Modern earth buildings explores the
application of modern earth construction through international case
studies.
With its distinguished editors and international team of expert
contributors, Modern earth buildings is a key reference work for
all low-impact building engineers, architects and designers, along
with academics in this field.
Provides an essential exploration of the materials and techniques
key to the design, development and construction of modern earth
buildingsComprehensively discusses design and construction issues,
materials for earth buildings, construction techniques and modern
earth structural engineering, among other topicsExamines the
application of modern earth construction through international case
studies
Almost half of the total energy produced in the developed world is
inefficiently used to heat, cool, ventilate and control humidity in
buildings, to meet the increasingly high thermal comfort levels
demanded by occupants. The utilisation of advanced materials and
passive technologies in buildings would substantially reduce the
energy demand and improve the environmental impact and carbon
footprint of building stock worldwide. Materials for energy
efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings critically reviews the
advanced building materials applicable for improving the built
environment. Part one reviews both fundamental building physics and
occupant comfort in buildings, from heat and mass transport,
hygrothermal behaviour, and ventilation, on to thermal comfort and
health and safety requirements. Part two details the development of
advanced materials and sustainable technologies for application in
buildings, beginning with a review of lifecycle assessment and
environmental profiling of materials. The section moves on to
review thermal insulation materials, materials for heat and
moisture control, and heat energy storage and passive cooling
technologies. Part two concludes with coverage of modern methods of
construction, roofing design and technology, and benchmarking of
facades for optimised building thermal performance. Finally, Part
three reviews the application of advanced materials, design and
technologies in a range of existing and new building types,
including domestic, commercial and high-performance buildings, and
buildings in hot and tropical climates. This book is of particular
use to, mechanical, electrical and HVAC engineers, architects and
low-energy building practitioners worldwide, as well as to
academics and researchers in the fields of building physics, civil
and building engineering, and materials science.
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