This second volume in the Technologies of Architecture series a " the only series of books tuned to the architectural technology syllabus a " explores the environmental influences on building design.

Looking particularly at sustainable building, a holistic view is taken, so that the influence of any one set of choices on other areas a " such as the trade-off of daylighting against thermal insulation, or the balance needed between heating and ventilation a " are not overlooked. The authors discuss available technologies for establishing a suitable microclimate within buildings, for managing the transmission of sound and for minimizing the exploitation of scarce energy and of other resources.

Using the perspective of a designer who needs a sound scientific basis for arriving at the optimum outcome, this valuably informative volume is ideal for architectural technology students, as well as first and second year architecture students.

This second volume in the Technologies of Architecture series a " the only series of books tuned to the architectural technology syllabus a " explores the environmental influences on building design.

Looking particularly at sustainable building, a holistic view is taken, so that the influence of any one set of choices on other areas a " such as the trade-off of daylighting against thermal insulation, or the balance needed between heating and ventilation a " are not overlooked. The authors discuss available technologies for establishing a suitable microclimate within buildings, for managing the transmission of sound and for minimizing the exploitation of scarce energy and of other resources.

Using the perspective of a designer who needs a sound scientific basis for arriving at the optimum outcome, this valuably informative volume is ideal for architectural technology students, as well as first and second year architecture students.

The peace of a small Kansas town is brutally shattered when the malevolent entity within the local river seeks out an accomplice to help it escape from its liquid prison. For eons it has awaited a kindred spirit, and now it has arrived in the shape of Jonas Srossec, a deeply troubled and sadistic teen. With Jonas' assistance, the evil force wishes to feast on the flesh and souls of the harvested bodies, and when it has amassed enough fuel it will rise up onto the land with the singular desire to consume all within its path. Standing between the entity and its ultimate goal is Kevin, a young teenager, his infant brother, Daniel, and their elderly grandfather, Harry. Kevin has to battle his sanity when he begins to hear the voice of his baby brother within his head, offering instructions and guidance. Whereas Harry has to contend with the prophetic messages delivered during his dreams by his recently deceased wife. As a team they must share their knowledge and take action to defeat the combined threat of Jonas and the beast within the river before it is too late. If they fail, Grief will fall, and humanity thereafter.