An Introduction to Tropical Engineering: Building Envelope

· Guyer Partners
Ebook
28
Pages
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About this ebook

Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and architectural engineers interested in design of building envelopes in tropical climates. This is what is discussed:
1. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
2. DOORS AND WINDOWS
3. FINISHES
4. SPECIALTIES.

About the author

 Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer, and architect with over 35 years of experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

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