Allen E. How buildings work

Oxford University Press, 2005. — 285 p. — ISBN: 978-0-19-516198-4.Prologue: Sustainable Building
What building do
The Outdoor Environment
The Human Environment
The Concept of Shelter
How building work
Building Function
Providing Water
Recycling Wastes
Providing for Thermal Comfort
Thermal Properties of Building Components
Controlling the Radiation of Heat
Controlling Air Temperature and Humidity
Controlling Air Movement
Кeeping Water Out
Seeing and Illumination
Hearing and Being Heard
Providing Concentrated Energy
Fitting Buildings to People
Providing Structural Support
Providing for Building Movement
Controlling Fire
Getting a Building Built
Keeping a Building Alive and Growing
Building Components and Building Function