Water In Buildings

Author : William B. Rose
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-04-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780471468509

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Water in Buildings by William B. Rose Pdf

The definitive guide to understanding and managing the effects of water on buildings Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold is a detailed and highly useful reference to help architects and other design professionals create dry, healthy environments, without jeopardizing a project with poor liability management. Much more than a book of "quick fixes," this practical guide illuminates an essential understanding of the "whys" of moisture problems, including valuable information on how water behaves and how its performance can be anticipated and managed in building design. With a special emphasis on water's role in creating mold, an issue of growing concern and liability, Water in Buildings offers the most up-to-date information on rainwater management, below-grade water management, foundations, wall and roof construction, mechanical systems, moisture, and much more! Providing authoritative guidance to designers and builders, this definitive guide features: * Clear explanations of how water interacts with building materials and equipment * An in-depth exploration of the paths of leaks * Numerous case studies on such well-known structures as Mount Vernon, Independence Hall, and Wingspan (Frank Lloyd Wright) * Numerous descriptive drawings and photographs

Author : A.F.E. Wise,John Swaffield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136349362

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Water, Sanitary and Waste Services for Buildings by A.F.E. Wise,John Swaffield Pdf

Water, sanitary and waste services represent a substantial proportion of the cost of construction, averaging 10% of the capital costs of building and with continuing costs in operation and maintenance. Nevertheless, they are often regarded as a 'Cinderella' within the building process. Parts of many different codes and regulations impact on these services, making an overall viewpoint more difficult to get. This new edition of this classic text draws together material from a variety of sources to provide the comprehensive coverage not available elsewhere. It is a resource for the sound design, operation and maintenance of these services and should be on the bookshelf of every building services engineer and architect.

Author : Keith Moss,Keith J Moss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781134436002

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Heating and Water Services Design in Buildings by Keith Moss,Keith J Moss Pdf

This book provides a thorough and practical coverage of design procedures, with numerous examples and case studies. The author has worked with open learning candidates of all ages as well with college students and university undergraduates.

Author : Robert Barker,Richard Coutts
Publisher : Riba Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1859465315

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Aquatecture by Robert Barker,Richard Coutts Pdf

Water plays a vital role in shaping our built environment, as it has done for centuries. We depend on it, we use it, we live with it and we must respect it. Aquatecture is the first book to outline new ways of 'designing for water,' using examples from around the world to illustrate methods of utilizing water innovatively, efficiently and safely.The first part of the book explores the historical relationship between water and architecture, examining how cities and civilisations have been drawn to water and have attempted to control it. The chapters go on to assess how this relationship has changed over time, and introduce readers to a range of brand new techniques that will revolutionise the way we think about water, design and urban planning. Solutions such as amphibious housing, wet-proof buildings, zero carbon development, rain gardens, flood storage and new methods of waterfront design are discussed and their effectiveness assessed. Full colour illustrations and international case studies are used throughout the book to bring these new theories to life; practical, technical advice sits alongside truly ground-breaking and ambitious ideas for the future. This book is an ideal reference tool for all architects, urban designers, planners and sustainability experts who have an interest in creating a beautiful, sustainable, intelligent and pleasurable built environment on land, in water and with water.

Author : Kemi Adeyeye
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118456576

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Water Efficiency in Buildings by Kemi Adeyeye Pdf

This reference source on water efficiency in buildings provides comprehensive and up-to-date information. Both multi-disciplinary and practical, it signposts current knowledge, innovation, expertise and evidence on an important subject which is high in the resource management debate. Water Efficiency in Buildings: a review of theory and practice is structured into five sections: Policy; People; Building Design and Planning; Alternative Water Technologies; and Practical Examples & Case Studies. This final section of the book presents new and current practice as well as lessons learnt from case examples on the use of water saving technologies and user engagement. Current evidence is vital for effective policy making. The dynamic nature of issues around water resource management creates a higher need for robust and reliable data and research information that can inform policy and regulations. This compendium provides a roadmap for researchers and building professionals on water efficiency as well as for policy makers and regulators. The case studies and research presented fall within the water supply and demand spectrum, especially those that focus on process efficiency, resource management, building performance, customer experiences and user participation, sustainable practises, scientific and technological innovation. The benefit and impact of the research is at the localandnational level, as well as in the global context.

Author : Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309133395

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Damp Indoor Spaces and Health by Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health Pdf

Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public.

Author : Fumitoshi Kiya,Saburo Murakawa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Plumbing
ISBN : 8170870445

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Design Load for Water Supply in Buildings by Fumitoshi Kiya,Saburo Murakawa Pdf

Author : William A. Lotz
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781627343220

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Moisture Control and Insulation Systems in Buildings, Chilled Water Pipes and Underground Pipes by William A. Lotz Pdf

This book shows you one thing: How to deal with moisture problems in buildings and their components: Roofs, walls, attics, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems, etc.; as well as how to deal with moisture problems in insulated chilled water pipes and underground pipes. You'll discover the basics of moisture control in an easy-to-understand manner through real-life moisture problems that the author himself has been through, and managed to solve. Not only does Mr. William A. Lotz, P.E. write about his extensive moisture control experience with 2000 buildings and projects, but also conveys the moisture control facts in a forthright, solution-oriented, jargon-free language. This language can be grasped by all building professionals: Architects, engineers, builders, facility managers, contractors, inspectors, specifers, etc. Even homeowners will find solutions to their moisture problems here. If you've ever struggled with moisture control despite the supreme advances in the building techniques, stop struggling; please. Following reading this book (or the specific chapter in this book pertaining to your problem), you'll be able to solve any awkward moisture problem life throws at you!

Author : Agnieszka Stec
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030359591

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Sustainable Water Management in Buildings by Agnieszka Stec Pdf

This book expands the body of scientific knowledge on research and solutions for alternative water systems. It addresses a wide variety of water management issues in buildings, ranging from the technical possibilities, hydraulic and financial efficiency, and public acceptance of decentralized water systems, to their impact on sewage systems. Climate changes, population growth, and progressive urbanization are the main causes of the growing interest in alternative sources of water around the world. Decentralized systems are seen not only as solutions that can effectively save water, but also as systems that can operate partially or completely independently of centralized suppliers. With these aspects in mind, the main focus of this book is on showcasing a new approach to water management at the building scale. The findings and insights presented here will support the development of future technical guidelines for using alternative water systems in urban areas – an aspect that is particularly important since, in many European countries, these systems are only very rarely used.

Author : Syed Azizul Haq, PEng
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319463629

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Harvesting Rainwater from Buildings by Syed Azizul Haq, PEng Pdf

The present book describes in detail all aspects of rainwater harvesting, including the basic concepts, procedures, opportunities and practice of rainwater harvesting mainly focusing its application in buildings of various occupancies and sizes. It provides a user-friendly methodology for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of rainwater harvesting infrastructure, in buildings and its premise, as a supplement to conventional water supplies. It highlights the application of plumbing technology, which is an important aspect of rainwater harvesting in buildings. It also includes global rainfall scenario and brief notes on all the elements of rainwater harvesting used in buildings. It is a valuable reference resource for policy and decision-makers, as well as for engineers, architects and students.

Author : James Campbell,Nina Baker,Michael Driver,Michael Heaton,Michael Tutton,Christine Wall,David Yeomans,Sabine Kuban
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780992875152

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Water, Doors and Buildings: Studies in the History of Construction by James Campbell,Nina Baker,Michael Driver,Michael Heaton,Michael Tutton,Christine Wall,David Yeomans,Sabine Kuban Pdf

This volume presents 50 peer-reviewed papers presented at the Sixth Annual Conference of the Construction History Society held at Queens' College Cambridge from 5-7 April 2019 which cover a wide variety of topics on aspects of construction history with a section devoted entirely to papers on water engineering.

Author : Joseph W. Lstiburek
Publisher : Building Science Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Basements
ISBN : 0975512757

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Water Management Guide by Joseph W. Lstiburek Pdf

Author : Joseph Lstiburek,John Carmody
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780471318637

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Moisture Control Handbook by Joseph Lstiburek,John Carmody Pdf

In the climate-controlled buildings of today, moisture problemsaffect not only the useable life expectancy of the structure, butthe comfort and health of the occupants. This reference is thefirst to apply up-to-date moisture control and treatment techniquesin a problem/solution format. Opening with an introductoryexplanation of the nature and causes of mold, mildew, andcondensation, the book gives specific advice on heated, cooled, andcombination environments, plus a short course in the dynamics ofmoisture movement within buildings. Other invaluable coverageincludes: * clear, detailed recommended practices for all United Statesclimates * practices for cooling as well as heating climates (often, heatingclimate solutions are applied in cooling climates, where problemsand solutions are completely different) * an overall, systematic view of moisture problems--including howmechanical systems and occupant lifestyles can create and alsoresolve moisture problems * actual case studies of buildings with moisture problems thatillustrate the principles and practices presented in the book This detailed, no-nonsense exploration of moisture cause andeffect--as well as its protection and remediation--will expandreaders' knowledge on this crucial subject. Moisture ControlHandbook will be welcomed by building contractors, architects,mechanical engineers, building science researchers, buildingproduct manufacturers, homeowners, and small commercial buildingowners.

Author : Stewart Brand
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1995-10-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781101562642

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How Buildings Learn by Stewart Brand Pdf

Buildings have often been studies whole in space, but never before have they been studied whole in time. How Buildings Learn is a masterful new synthesis that proposes that buildings adapt best when constantly refined and reshaped by their occupants, and that architects can mature from being artists of space to becoming artists of time. From the connected farmhouses of New England to I.M. Pei's Media Lab, from "satisficing" to "form follows funding," from the evolution of bungalows to the invention of Santa Fe Style, from Low Road military surplus buildings to a High Road English classic like Chatsworth—this is a far-ranging survey of unexplored essential territory. More than any other human artifacts, buildings improve with time—if they're allowed to. How Buildings Learn shows how to work with time rather than against it.

Author : Charles W. Moore,Jane Lidz
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0500341311

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Water and Architecture by Charles W. Moore,Jane Lidz Pdf

'Water and Architecture' is the product of a mutual interest shared by architect Charles W.Moore and photographer Jane Lidz in the interrelationship of buildings and water. Their collaboration covers styles ranging from classical to postmodern, building types ranging from humble plazas to palaces, sites from across Europe, the United States, China, Japan and Southeast Asia, famous examples ranging from the Trevi Fountain in Rome to the great torii gate at Miyajima in Japan.