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The integration of Human Factors in Land Use Planning and Urban Design (LUP & UD) is an exciting and emerging interdisciplinary field. This book offers practical guidance on a range of Human Factors methods that can be used to rigorously and reliably explore LUP & UD. It provides new...

This book bridges the gap between risk assessment and fire safety engineering like few other resources. As all required knowledge for Probability and Statistics for Fire Engineering is included in the preliminary chapters, the book is suitable for teaching Fire Engineering components in a wide...

The CRC Handbook of Thermal Engineering, Second Edition, is a fully updated version of this respected reference work, with chapters written by leading experts. Its first part covers basic concepts, equations and principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. Following that is detailed...

Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings in Eurocode 5 – Part 1-1. It will also be of interest...

While there are many historical examples of successful naturally ventilated buildings, standards for indoor climate have tended to emphasise active, mechanical airflow systems rather than passive natural systems. Despite its importance, knowledge about the performance of naturally ventilated buildings...

Th **Accelerating the diffusion of energy-efficient renovations is a key policy lever in order to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. This book provides a broad, systemic perspective on the causes of the diffusion of energy-efficient renovations in Switzerland and policy recommendations...

A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-tight for many years, Felt and Torch on Roofing will teach the novice how to successfully complete their...

The purpose of this book is to help employers and their advisers (especially their Quantity Surveyors) in drawing up all the contracts required on a normal UK building project.

This book contains a vintage article on Texan bee-keeping by Udo Topperwein, who once a prominent member of the Texas Bee Keepers Association. With chapters on history, geography, economics, apiary management, and much more, "Bee keeping" will be of special interest to modern American bee-keepers...

Après la question de l’éclairage, nous plaçons assez naturellement celle du chauffage. Si nous voulions embrasser cette question dans son entier, il nous faudrait des volumes pour son développement. Hâtons-nous, en conséquence, de dire que le seul objet de cette Notice — et il est déjà...

La respiration d’un air pur est aussi nécessaire à l’entretien de la vie que l’alimentation même. Les maladies les plus graves que la médecine ait à combattre, proviennent de l’inspiration d’une atmosphère viciée. Les professions sédentaires, s’exerçant dans des locaux étroits,...

Dans la Notice des Merveilles de la science sur l’Art du chauffage[1] nous avons étudié le chauffage : 1° Par les cheminées ; 2° Par les calorifères ; 3° Par les poêles ; 4° Par le gaz. Nous avons à faire connaître,...

The Routledge REITs Research Handbook presents a cutting-edge examination of the research into this key global investment vehicle. Edited by internationally respected academic and REIT expert Professor David Parker, the book will set the research agenda for years to come. The handbook is divided...

Un manuale per gli ingegneri che desiderano applicarsi alle consulenze giudiziali, una guida agli adempimenti che vanno dall’iscrizione all’Albo dei consulenti tecnici, allo svolgimento degli incarichi nel rispetto della procedura, fino alla redazione della parcella. Al professionista vengono...