Window systems for high-performance buildings
Carmody, John & Others
Window systems for high-performance buildings Book - New York W. W. Norton & Co. 2004 - 400p.
CONTENT : Acknowledgments 5 CHAPTER 1. Introduction to Windows in High-performance Buildings7 The Importance of Windows7 High-performance Sustainable Design 10 Emerging Window Technologies, Systems, and Design Strategies14 Scope and Organization15 CHAPTER 2. Basic Issues in Window Selection and Design17 Introduction17 Energy-related Issues18 Human Factors Issues42 Technical Issues 53 CHAPTERS.3. Window Materials and Assemblies77 Introduction 77 Glazing Materials78 Emerging Glazing Technologies 93 Window Assemblies and Frame Materials102 Sun- and Light-control Elements108 Double-envelope Facades121 Toplighting 124 CHAPTER 4. A Decision-making Process for Window Design129 Introduction 129 A Method of Decision Making130 Impact of Climate on Window Design Decisions138 Impact of Building Type on Window Design Decisions142 CHAPTER 5. Window Design for Offices in a Cold Climate147 Introduction 147 Orientation148 North-facing Perimeter Zones159 South-facing Perimeter Zones177 East- and West-facing Perimeter Zones198 Summary 218 CHAPTER 6. Window Design for Offices in a Hot Climate222 Introduction 222 Orientation 223 North-facing Perimeter Zones 234 South-facing Perimeter Zones 252 East- and West-Facing Perimeter Zones 273 Summary 293 CHAPTER 7. Window Design for Schools297 Introduction297 School Window Design in a Cold Climate 298 School Window Design in a Hot Climate 314 CHAPTER 8. Case Studies330 Introduction 330 Hoffmann La Roche Ltd. Office Building 331 Seattle Justice Center 334 Debis Tower 338 Phoenix Central Library 342 Florida Solar Energy Center 346 Cambria Office Facility 350 Xilinx Development Center 354 Appendices A. Methodology for Generating Performance Data 357 B. Lighting Controls370 C. Tools and Resources 372 Glossary 375 References and Bibliography384 Index 394
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Window systems for high-performance buildings Book - New York W. W. Norton & Co. 2004 - 400p.
CONTENT : Acknowledgments 5 CHAPTER 1. Introduction to Windows in High-performance Buildings7 The Importance of Windows7 High-performance Sustainable Design 10 Emerging Window Technologies, Systems, and Design Strategies14 Scope and Organization15 CHAPTER 2. Basic Issues in Window Selection and Design17 Introduction17 Energy-related Issues18 Human Factors Issues42 Technical Issues 53 CHAPTERS.3. Window Materials and Assemblies77 Introduction 77 Glazing Materials78 Emerging Glazing Technologies 93 Window Assemblies and Frame Materials102 Sun- and Light-control Elements108 Double-envelope Facades121 Toplighting 124 CHAPTER 4. A Decision-making Process for Window Design129 Introduction 129 A Method of Decision Making130 Impact of Climate on Window Design Decisions138 Impact of Building Type on Window Design Decisions142 CHAPTER 5. Window Design for Offices in a Cold Climate147 Introduction 147 Orientation148 North-facing Perimeter Zones159 South-facing Perimeter Zones177 East- and West-facing Perimeter Zones198 Summary 218 CHAPTER 6. Window Design for Offices in a Hot Climate222 Introduction 222 Orientation 223 North-facing Perimeter Zones 234 South-facing Perimeter Zones 252 East- and West-Facing Perimeter Zones 273 Summary 293 CHAPTER 7. Window Design for Schools297 Introduction297 School Window Design in a Cold Climate 298 School Window Design in a Hot Climate 314 CHAPTER 8. Case Studies330 Introduction 330 Hoffmann La Roche Ltd. Office Building 331 Seattle Justice Center 334 Debis Tower 338 Phoenix Central Library 342 Florida Solar Energy Center 346 Cambria Office Facility 350 Xilinx Development Center 354 Appendices A. Methodology for Generating Performance Data 357 B. Lighting Controls370 C. Tools and Resources 372 Glossary 375 References and Bibliography384 Index 394
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