Explores aspects of thermal phenomena, thermal comfort, and climate relevant to building design, and applies concepts and methods to energy-efficient and healthy building design. Topics include thermodynamics, psychrometrics, comfort, indoor air quality and air distribution, solar radiation, climate, and space heating and cooling loads. Emphasizes a quantitative understanding of energy fundamentals; examples from practice, and design exercises.

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Text:
Lechner, N. Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Design Methods for Architects,
2nd 2000, John Wiley & Sons; ISBN 0471241431