Energy and Environment in Architecture: A Technical Design Guide

Author	Nick Baker,Koen Steemers
Format	Softcover
ISBN	9780419227700
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Manufacturer	Taylor & Francis

This book is a technical guide that explains the principles behind the LT Method, a manual design tool that can be used to estimate the combined energy usage of lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The LT Method is a unique way of estimating the combined energy usage of lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, and it is focused on the impact of decisions made when developing the design for a new building. However, many of the principles can be applied to refurbishment or remodeling projects as well.

The environmental performance of buildings in relation to their design is a pressing issue. This book explains the principles behind the LT Method (2.1), a manual design tool. The LT Method is a unique way of estimating the combined energy usage of lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, to enable the designer to make comparisons between options at an early, strategic stage. The emphasis is on the impact of decisions made when developing the design for a new building, but many of the principles can be applied to refurbishment or remodeling.