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The ASHRAE guide for buildings in hot and humid climates.

Author(s) : ASHRAE, HARRIMAN L. G. III, LSTIBUREK J. W.

Type of monograph: Book, Guide/Handbook

Summary

This second edition of the guide is expanded with new contents. Based on real-world field experience and recent research, it provides a richly illustrated summary of the state-of-the-art in building science, moisture management, and techniques for reducing energy consumption. It includes measurements in both I-P and SI units and provides a climate-specific overview of ASHRAE standards, guidelines, technical articles and handbooks. The guide includes: six chapters on critical, crosscutting issues for architecture, engineering, and building management; eleven chapters of detailed and practical solutions to everyday problems: dehumidification, sustainability, mould avoidance, energy reduction, etc.; a tight focus on the needs of owners, architects, and engineers who build and manage buildings in hot and humid climates.

Details

  • Original title: The ASHRAE guide for buildings in hot and humid climates.
  • Record ID : 2009-0935
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Publication: ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) - United states/United states
  • Publication date: 2009
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  • ISBN: 9781933742434
  • Source: Source: ed. 2; 316 p. (28.2 x 22.2); fig.; phot.; tabl.; ref.; USD 116.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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