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Roof Cooling Techniques:
A Design Handbook

by Simos Yannas;  Evyatar Erell;  Jose Luis Molina

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This handbook offers detailed information on the environmental functions of roofs and the principles of roof design. The authors explain the fundamental principles of roof cooling and describe the relevant components, applications, built precedents, recent experimental work, and key design considerations. They examine specific systems and techniques, and discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. The book includes a CD-ROM with software that enables readers to evaluate their own designs.

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Earthscan Publications
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London, EC1N 8XA
U.K.
Phone: +44 0 20 7841 1930
Fax: +44 0 20 7242 1474

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Stylus Publishing, LLC
22833 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
Phone: 703-661-1581
Toll-free: 800-232-0223
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  • Length: 164 pages
  • Published: 2006
  • ISBN: 1844073130

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