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	This is a concise, no-nonsense handbook that will serve as a useful point of reference for seasoned professionals, and an invaluable guide through the complex terrain of building physics for students.		This is a concise, no-nonsense handbook that will serve as a useful point of reference for seasoned professionals, and an invaluable guide through the complex terrain of building physics for students.

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	* Passive building design.		* Passive building design.
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−	This ~~new~~ book from Huw Evans serves as an accessible and functional guide for architects and designers, both professional and student. Building physics and practical building design are brought together in a succinct and ~~easily-~~navigable format that enables easy understanding of ~~some~~ concepts that are a constant challenge to those involved in the construction of new buildings.	+	This book from Huw Evans serves as an accessible and functional guide for architects and designers, both professional and student. Building physics and practical building design are brought together in a succinct and navigable format that enables easy understanding of concepts that are a constant challenge to those involved in the construction of new buildings.

−	Evans provides an overview of the main physical phenomena that affect the use and operation of buildings, ~~while addressing the usability issues in tandem. The phenomena that are explored include~~:	+	Evans provides an overview of the main physical phenomena that affect the use and operation of buildings, including:

	* Heat.		* Heat.
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	* Light.		* Light.

−	A clear understand of ~~building physics in relation to~~ these phenomena is essential for the design and construction of safe, functional and energy efficient buildings. The book is careful to ~~ensure that it does not~~ fall into the all-too-easy trap of addressing these phenomena in isolation, but explores ~~them in terms of~~ how they interrelate ~~and influence each other in terms~~ of ~~the design~~ and ~~construction considerations~~.	+	A clear understand of these phenomena is essential for the design and construction of safe, functional and energy-efficient buildings. The book is careful not to fall into the all-too-easy trap of addressing these phenomena in isolation, but explores how they interrelate. It is precisely this kind of ‘joined-up thinking’ that is required of architects and engineers as buildings become more complicated and conflicting priorities become more likely.

−	~~It is precisely this kind~~ of ~~‘joined-up thinking’ that is required of architects~~ and ~~engineers as buildings become more complicated and conflict between priorities becomes more likely~~.	+	The book provides an abundance of illustrations and diagrams which are very helpful in breaking down the complexities of the subject matter, particularly the end of section ‘bigger picture’ summary diagrams.

−	~~The book provides an abundance of illustrations and diagrams with are very helpful~~, ~~particularly the end~~ of ~~section ‘bigger picture’ summary diagrams~~, ~~with breaking down~~ the ~~complexities~~ of ~~the subject matter~~.	+	This is a concise, no-nonsense handbook that will serve as a useful point of reference for seasoned professionals, and an invaluable guide through the complex terrain of building physics for students.

−	This is a concise, no-nonsense handbook that will likely serve as a useful point of reference for seasoned professionals, and an invaluable guide through the complex terrain of building physics for students.	+	For more information and to purchase the book, go to the [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/how-buildings-work/82039/ RIBA Bookshop].
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Huw M. A. Evans - 'How Buildings Work'

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This new book from Huw Evans serves as an accessible and functional guide for architects and designers, both professional and student. Building physics and practical building design are brought together in a succinct and easily-navigable format that enables easy understanding of some concepts that are a constant challenge to those involved in the construction of new buildings.

Evans provides an overview of the main physical phenomena that affect the use and operation of buildings, while addressing the usability issues in tandem. The phenomena that are explored include:

* Heat.
* Air.
* Moisture.
* Sound.
* Light.

A clear understand of building physics in relation to these phenomena is essential for the design and construction of safe, functional and energy efficient buildings. The book is careful to ensure that it does not fall into the all-too-easy trap of addressing these phenomena in isolation, but explores them in terms of how they interrelate and influence each other in terms of the design and construction considerations.

It is precisely this kind of ‘joined-up thinking’ that is required of architects and engineers as buildings become more complicated and conflict between priorities becomes more likely.

The book provides an abundance of illustrations and diagrams with are very helpful, particularly the end of section ‘bigger picture’ summary diagrams, with breaking down the complexities of the subject matter.

This is a concise, no-nonsense handbook that will likely serve as a useful point of reference for seasoned professionals, and an invaluable guide through the complex terrain of building physics for students.

For more information and to purchase the book, see [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/how-buildings-work/82039/ RIBA Bookshop].

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* An Introduction to Passive House - review.
* Bill Gething and Katie Puckett - Design for Climate Change.
* Biomimicry in Architecture - review.
* Building engineering physics.
* Building Revolutions - review.
* Building science.
* FutuREstorative - review.
* Passive building design.
* Performance gap.

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