Materials for Architects and Builders
Materials for Architects and Builders

Author: Arthur Lyons

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-08-28

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 1000477983

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Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout. This new sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy-saving building components.

How to Reduce Your Home Energy Bills
How to Reduce Your Home Energy Bills

Author: Centaur Media

Publisher: Centaur Media

Published: 2014-12-03

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13:

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How to Save Money on Your Energy Bills is a unique publication designed to give homeowners expert advice on the best ways to make their home energy efficient, generate their own energy and benefit from Government incentives. Aimed at the homeowner looking to carry out long term investments as well as short-term quick fixes, this brilliant guide is the ultimate companion to reducing your energy bills for good.

The Complete Guide to Extensions
The Complete Guide to Extensions

Author: Centaur Media

Publisher: Centaur Media

Published: 2014-09-17

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13:

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This guide provides guidance for those looking to extend their home including how to get started, avoiding common pitfalls & much more.

Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Wellbeing and the Environment
Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Wellbeing and the Environment

Author: Rachel Cooper

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-02-11

Total Pages: 741

ISBN-13: 1118716256

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Part of the six-volume Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, this volume examines the ways in which the built environment can affect and enhance the wellbeing of society. Explores the effects of environment on wellbeing and provides insight and guidance for designing, creating, or providing environments that improve wellbeing Looks at the social and health issues surrounding sustainable energy and sustainable communities, and how those connect to concepts of wellbeing Brings the evidence base for environmental wellbeing into one volume from across disciplines including urban planning, psychology, sociology, healthcare, architecture, and more Part of the six-volume set Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, which brings together leading research on wellbeing from across the social sciences

A Complete Guide to Energy Savings in a Domestic Household
A Complete Guide to Energy Savings in a Domestic Household

Author: C. B. Hotnoga

Publisher: C. B. Hotnoga

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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Any household can lead exactly the same lifestyles whilst cutting down at least 25% on energy and water expenses, and helping the Environment at the same time. Part of Project “CHALLENGE” For the Future A better approach to energy savings Greener behaviours in modern day lifestyles Planning, ahead of changing Cutting down on natural resources used Reducing pollution Fighting climate change Making BIG SAVINGS on that energy bill Project “CHALLENGE” includes: Domestic households Small sized commercial premises Medium commercial businesses Medium and large commercial businesses with high energy demands Industrial premises