1st Edition

How Buildings Work

By Huw Evans Copyright 2016
176 Pages
by RIBA Publishing

176 Pages
by RIBA Publishing

An understanding of building physics is fundamental for the design and construction of safe, functional, energy efficient buildings. Without it, occupants’ health and comfort is compromised, energy bills become unmanageable, or the building fabric itself can fail. But it’s not just about providing a heating source or stopping the cold coming in; at the heart of building physics is a fine... Read more

1. Heat  2. Air  3. Moisture  4. Sound  5. Light  6. Radioactivity

Biography

Huw M A Evans has been a technical author since 1996 and freelance consultant since 2006, authoring technical documents and writing and delivering training courses for designers, energy assessors and construction product manufacturers. He is also the author of the hugely popular Guide to the Building Regulations, now in its 3rd edition.