Building Physics : Heat, Air and Moisture Applied Building Physics

by Hugo S. L. C. Hens

• ISBN13: 9783433029633
• ISBN10: 3433029636
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

The energy crises of the 1970ies, the persisting moisture problems, the complaints about sick buildings, thermal, visual and olfactory discomfort, and the move towards more sustainability in building construction pushed Building Physics to the frontline of building innovation. Through the application of existing physical knowledge and the combination with information coming from other disciplines, the field helps to understand the physical performance of building parts, buildings and the built environment, and translates it into correct design and construction. The societal pressure to diminish energy consumption in buildings without degrading usability acted as a trigger that activated the whole notion of performance based design and construction. The author gives a practical guide of the performance approach which helps consulting engineers, architects and contractors guaranteeing building quality. The two volumes are the result of 35 years of teaching architectural, building and civil engineers, coupled to 40 years of experience, research and consultancy.