Name/Title
How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of ArchitectureEntry/Object ID
2011.017.2Secondary Title
The Natural Order of ArchitectureDescription
Reveals virtually every secret of a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies -- and why some buildings do this so much better than others. Explains complex phenomena such as the role of the sun in heating buildings and the range of structural devices that are used for support, from trusses and bearing walls to post-tensioned concrete beams and corbeled vaults. Stresses the importance of intelligent design in dealing with such problems as overheating and overcooling, excessive energy use, leaky roofs and windows, fire safety, and noisy interiors. Illustrates how all buildings, from a backyard shed to the tallest skyscraper, are never at rest--they continually experience virtually irresistible forces that would tear them to pieces if not taken into account by the designer.
Contents:
WHAT BUILDINGS DO: Outdoor environment -- Human environment -- Concept of shelter
HOW BUILDINGS WORK: Building function -- Providing water -- Recycling wastes -- Providing for thermal comfort -- Thermal properties of building components -- controlling the radiation of heat -- Controlling air temperature and humidity -- Controlling air movement -- Keeping water out -- Seeing and illumination -- Heating and being heard -- Providing concentrated energy -- Fitting buildings to people -- Providing structural support -- Providing for building movement -- Controlling fire -- Getting a building built -- Keeping a building alive and growing
BUILDING BLOCKS OF ARCHITECTURE: Building components and building function
245 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2011.017.Source or Donor
Naas, CarrieAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Carrie NaasLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Buildings--Environmental engineeringBook Details
Author
Allen, Edward, 1938-Edition
2nd ed.Publisher
Oxford University PressDate Published
1995Call No.
TH6021 .A44 1995ISBN
0195091000LCCN
94038032Location
Category
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Notes: By Edward Allen ; drawings by David Swoboda and Edward Allen.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover title: The Natural Order of ArchitectureCreated By
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August 22, 2011Updated By
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April 5, 2023