Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in daylighting of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES, 2. DAYLIGHTING.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, architectural engineers and other professional engineers interested in design of buildings to utilize natural lighting to the extent feasible to conserve electrical energy. Here is what is discussed: 1. BENEFITS OF DAYLIGHT, 2. PROJECT TYPES THAT BENEFIT FROM DAYLIGHT, 3. DAYLIGHTING ECONOMICS, 4. SYSTEM INTEGRATION, 5. MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT POTENTIAL, 6. GLAZING ORIENTATION, 7. GLAZING CHARACTERISTICS, 8. QUANTITY OF GLAZING, 9. GLARE AND CONTRAST CONTROL, 10. ACTIVE DAYLIGHTING, 11. PHYSICAL MODELING, 12. COMPUTER SIMULATION, 13. GLOSSARY OF LIGHTING TERMS.

To complement the critical and objective view gleaned from the study of some sixty buildings, this design manual has been developed to provide a more synthetic approach to the principles which lie behind successful daylight design. These principles are illustrated with examples drawn from the case study buildings. The emphasis throughout has been on practical methods to improve design, rather than techniques studied for any intrinsic interest. The book provides the necessary tools to assist the designer to provide well daylit interiors, and shows that good daylight design is not a restriction on architectural expression but, on the contrary, acts as an inspiration and foundation for good architecture.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in lighting upgrades for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT, 3. A WHOLE-SYSTEM APPROACH, 4. LIGHTING DESIGN, 5. USE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCES, 6. USE EFFICIENT LUMINAIRES, 7. AUTOMATICALLY CONTROL LIGHTING, 8. DIMMING CONTROLS, 9. COMMISSIONING ENSURES THE BENEFITS OF LIGHTING CONTROLS, 10. BUILD IN AN OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, 11. SUMMARY, 12. BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in sustainable design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. THE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CHALLENGE, 2. THE SIX PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, 3. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZATION OF SITE POTENTIAL, 4. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE, 5. PRINCIPLE: PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WATER, 6. PRINCIPLE: SELECTION AND USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS, 7. PRINCIPLE: ENHANCEMENT OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTA QUALITY, 8. OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, 9. AN AFTERWORD: HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS COURSE.

This title deals with the many advantages associated to the use of natural light, comparing architectural experiences, technological devices and calculation methods. It provides an introduction to the problems and solutions of enhancing and conveying the right dose of daylight inside buildings, giving attention to energy savings and visual comfort

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in natural ventilation of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING, 3. LANDSCAPING, 4. BUILDING FORM, 5. BUILDING ENVELOPE AND STRUCTURE, 6. AUXILIARY FAN SYSTEMS.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of airfields and airports. Here is what is discussed: 1. AIRFIELD DRAINAGE, 2. AIRCRAFT HANGARS, 3. PASSENGER TERMINALS, 4. RUNWAYS, 5. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITIES, 6. CONTROL TOWER SITING.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, lighting engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in exterior lighting design. Here is what is discussed: 1. PRIORITIES FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS, 2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, 3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, 4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING ZONES, 5. SOLAR LIGHTS, 6. LIGHTING SYSTEM ALTERATIONS, 7. SITE DESIGN COORDINATION, 8. AIRFIELDS, 9. EXTERIOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS.

A career guide for professionals in sustainable architecture, design, planning, development, and related consulting For those considering a new career or a career change focused on green and sustainable building and design, Becoming a Green Building Professional offers practical information on educational requirements, career options, guidance and tips, and first-hand interviews with green building professionals. Perfect for underemployed architects and other building and design professionals who want to reinvent and renew their careers, as well as students considering such a career, this is a vital and informative guide to a growing field.