Hugo Hens Boeken

The book delves into the evolution of building physics, a discipline that has gained prominence due to experiences with building damage, the energy crisis of the 1970s, and concerns like the Sick Building Syndrome. It encompasses various aspects such as thermodynamics, acoustics, air quality, and energy efficiency, merging physical principles with insights from other fields. This integration enhances understanding of building components and their environments, positioning building physics as a key player in developing functional and energy-efficient structures in both new and existing buildings.

The book explores the evolution of building physics, particularly in response to issues like the energy crisis of the 1970s and the emergence of the Sick Building Syndrome. It addresses the growing demand for comfort, air quality, and noise protection, while highlighting the shift towards energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability. By integrating thermodynamics, acoustics, lighting, and air quality, it enhances understanding of physical behaviors in construction, emphasizing the discipline's crucial role in developing efficient and functional buildings in both new and existing structures.

Focusing on balanced building performance, this book delves into the environmental impacts affecting buildings, highlighting practical implementations of various parameters that define internal and external conditions. It discusses key performance requirements at the building level, including thermal, acoustic, visual, and olfactory comfort, indoor air quality, energy consumption, durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Additionally, it offers an in-depth analysis of the requirements related to heat, air, and moisture behavior, along with measurement metrics for construction elements.

Focusing on the impact of performance-based requirements, this third volume in a trilogy on building physics explores how these demands influence building design and construction. It begins by outlining the functional requirements for buildings and then discusses the materials necessary to ensure effective thermal and moisture performance. This comprehensive approach provides insights into the integration of physics in architectural planning.

The book explores the evolution of building physics as a discipline shaped by historical events like the energy crisis and concerns over the Sick Building Syndrome. It addresses issues such as indoor climate comfort, sound insulation, and air quality, emphasizing the growing need for energy efficiency and sustainability. By integrating thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, acoustics, and lighting, it enhances understanding of the physical behavior of building components and their environments, positioning building physics as crucial for developing functional, energy-efficient structures today.