TY  - BOOK
AU  - Carmody, John & Others
TI  - Window systems for high-performance buildings
SN  - 0393731219
U1  - 721.823 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - New York
PB  - W. W. Norton & Co.
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N1  - 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
ER  -