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Synopsis
A text for architectural design studio courses, geared to inspire design ideas and to help students understand the energy consequence of design decisions. Concentrates on the analysis of sun, wind, and light resources of a particular site and climate. Also offers design strategies organized by building groups, buildings and building parts, and provides strategies for supplementing passive systems. Includes over 200 beautifully rendered architectural illustrations.
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"No architect should neglect to follow the advice that it gives." (Center for Education in the Built Environment, August 2002)
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Architecture/Environment
How to design buildings that heat with the sun, cool with the wind, light with the sky, and move into the future using on–site renewable resources
Developed for rapid use during schematic design, this book clarifies relationships between form and energy and gives designers tools for designing sustainably. It also:
∗ Applies the latest passive energy and lighting design research
∗ Organizes information by architectural elements at three scales:
∗ building groups, individual buildings, and building parts
∗ Brings design strategies to life with examples and practical design tools
∗ Features:
∗ 109 analysis techniques and design strategies
∗ More than 750 illustrations, sizing graphs, and tables
∗ Both inch–pound and metric units
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Sun, Wind, and Light: Architectural Design Strategies
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John Wiley & Sons, New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore, 1985
ISBN 10: 0471895067
ISBN 13: 9780471895060
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Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. V. Cartwright (illustrator). The trade paperback is in good condition with some wear visible on the cover edges and corners. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There is no dust jacket, as typical for this format. Illustrations by V. Cartwright are clear and complement the text well. unknown (no dust jacket on trade paperback). Seller Inventory # A30-B3-ALT-GZZ-0370
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Sun, Wind, and Light: Architectural Design Strategies
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0471895067-11-1