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Title: Environmental site layout planning
Subtitle: Solar access, microclimate and passive cooling in urban areas

Ref Code: BR380
Authors: P Littlefair

Abstract1: Provides comprehensive design guidance on urban layout to ensure good access to solar gain, daylighting and passive cooling. It enables designers to produce comfortable, energy-efficient buildings surrounded by pleasant outdoor spaces, in an urban context that minimizes energy consumption and the effects of pollution.

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Year Published: 2000

ISBN: 978-1-86081-339-9

 

Pages: 162

 

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