Modern Earth Buildings

Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Contributor contact details

Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy

Preface

Part I: Introduction to modern earth buildings

Chapter 1: Overview of modern earth building

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Definition of modern earth building

1.3 The significance of modern earth building in the current and future construction industries

1.4 Changes in the modern earth building industry

1.5 Managing the demands of the modern construction industry

Chapter 2: Hygrothermal behaviour and occupant comfort in modern earth buildings

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Hygrothermal loads and modelling

2.3 Thermal and hygric properties of earth materials

2.4 Hygrothermal behaviour and passive air conditioning

2.5 Indoor ...