Architectural Science Review articles from December 2002

Architectural Science Review archives from December 2002

Should the composition of Editorial Boards be influenced by political considerations? (Editorial).
December 1, 2002... One problem in writing an editorial for a Quarterly is that the event discussed may have happened several weeks ago, as is the case with the report in the London Daily Telegraph that Professor Mona Baker, of the Manchester Institute of Science...

A field study of mould growth and indoor health conditions in Auckland dwellings.
December 1, 2002... During winter in Auckland, visible mould growth on indoor surfaces is a relatively common problem in aged residential houses that lack sufficient insulation. Through field studies, the indoor health conditions of a house with mould growth...

An approach to designing an optimal shading device.
December 1, 2002... This study suggests an approach for determining the most suitable types of external shading devices that will allow an optimal view of the exterior for windows with various orientations. In this approach firstly, the period of protection...

Discovery of the oldest Church of the World.
December 1, 2002... During December of the year 2000 the Public Archaeological Department of Jordan announced discovery of the new oldest Church in the World, the St. George Church. It dates from the Roman period of A.D. 230. This has been proved through an...

Information system analysis for a large construction firm: a case study in Turkey.
December 1, 2002... The subject of this paper is an information system (IS) analysis study for a Turkish contracting firm realizing large scale projects both in Turkey and abroad. The first purpose of this paper is to expose the conceptual framework of the IS...

The experimentally measured performance of a peripherally - glazed floor, sunlighting system.
December 1, 2002... In an attempt to improve the energy efficiency of a building, the impact of floor glazing was assessed The floors of a 3-story scale model were constructed of either partial (perimeter) glazing, full glazing or no glazing. Results indicated...

Daylight analysis in classrooms with solar control.
December 1, 2002... Solar control is of great importance in classrooms to prevent glare caused by direct sunlight and to prevent the undesirable heat coming through the windows during the overheated period. Means of solar control, like fixed shading devices should...

On the fire protection of a commercial kitchen using water mist fire suppression systems.
December 1, 2002... The feasibility of using water mist fire suppression systems (WMFSS) in a commercial kitchen was discussed in this paper. Active fire protection systems (or called fire services installation in Hong Kong) required for kitchens were outlined...

Review on the design and scientific aspects for drencher systems in different countries.
December 1, 2002... For spaces without compartmentation, or where it is not possible to provide compartmentation, drencher system might be installed to prevent beat transfer from the fire zone to the adjacent areas. Spaces with large openings such as refuge floor...

The thermal effects of plants on buildings.
December 1, 2002... The concept of rooftop gardens is introduced with the aim of reducing heat gain into a building and modifying the ambient conditions through photosynthesis and evapotransipration of plants. Results from this study suggest that rooftop gardens...

Public housing construction in Hong Kong: a review of its design and construction innovations.
December 1, 2002... Public housing has exhibited a profound impact on the social and economic development of Hong Kong Throughout the past few decades, the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA) has been committed to the construction of a large number of high-rise...

Simple regression models for fully air-conditioned public sector office buildings in subtropical climates.
December 1, 2002... Keywords: Air conditioned office buildings; Models; Regression models; Subtropical climates. A total of 20 fully air-conditioned office buildings with centralised HVAC systems in the public sector were selected for this study. Electricity...

Problems encountered in the prediction of flow-generated noise in HVAC air distribution systems.
December 1, 2002... In order to attain a satisfactory indoor environmental quality, the design of a HVAC air distribution system is not only determined by thermal requirements but also the acoustical requirements. Current design guides such as CIBSE guide and...

Factors affecting water-tightness in wet areas of high-rise residential buildings.
December 1, 2002... Defects related to internal water leakage in wet areas of 1500 high-rise residential building blocks between 0-35 years of age were studied. The problem type, the extent of the problem, the mechanism, the implications of design; construction...

Trajan's Forum. (Book Reviews).(The Forum of Trajan in Rome -- A Study of the Monuments in Brief)(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... 4287 The Forum of Trajan in Rome -- A Study of the Monuments in Brief by James A. Packer. The University of California Press, Los Angeles 2001 (our copy from California Princeton Fulfilment Service, 1445 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing NJ 08618)....

Encyclopaedia. (Book Reviews).(Encyclopaedia of Architectural Technology)(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... 4288 Encyclopaedia of Architectural Technology, by Jacqueline Glass. Wiley Academy, Chichester (UK) 2002 (our copy from Wiley Australia, PO Box 174, North Ryde 1670). 353 pp., ill. Price: $A 185.95. The principal author of this book is...

The History of the Colosseum. (Book Reviews).(The Colosseum)(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... 4289 The Colosseum, edited by Ada Gabucci. Getty Trust Publications, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles 90049-1682, 2001. 248 pp., ill., index. Price: $US 75.00. This book, originally published in Italian by Electa in Milan, is the...

Australian Tall Buildings. (Book Reviews).(Tall Buildings 1945-1970: Australian Business Going Up)(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... 4290 Tall Buildings 1945-1970: Australian Business Going Up, by Jennifer Taylor. Fine Art Publishing, 42 Chandos Street, St. Leonards 2065, 2001. 288 pp., ill., index. Price: $A 110.00. This massive tome by Australia's most eminent...

Urban planning for Mass Immigration. (Book Reviews).(Planning in the Face of Crisis - Land Use, Housing and Mass Immigration in Israel)(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... 4291 Planning in the Face of Crisis - Land Use, Housing and Mass Immigration in Israel, by Rachelle Altermann. Routledge, London 2002 (our copy from Taylor & Francis Books, PO Box 6329, Basingstoke RG 24 8DR). 212 pp., ill., index. Price:...

New York and Copenhagen - A Comparison of their Lifestyle. (Book Reviews).(The Urban Lifeworld - Formation, Perception, Representation)(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... 4292 The Urban Lifeworld - Formation, Perception, Representation, edited by Peter Madsen and Richard Plunz. Routledge, London 2002 (our copy from Macmillan Australia, Locked Bag 1400, South Yarra 3141). 390 pp., ill., index. Price. $A...

Architectural Workshop. (Book Reviews).(Histaormina Workshop 2001)(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... 4293 Histaormina Workshop 2001, by Lebbeus Woods and Guy Lafranchi. Springer Verlag (P0 Box 89, A-1201 Wien), Vienna 2002. 56 pp., ill. Price: 16.00 Euro. The RIEA (Research Institute for Experimental Architecture), which has its...