Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470048093 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 720 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Based on a three-tier approach—load avoidance, optimum use of natural energies, and the selection of appropriate mechanical equipment—this bestselling guide gives designers the information they need when considering a building's thermal and lighting needs in order to create aesthetic, low-energy sustainable buildings.Reflecting the latest developments, codes, standards, and rating systems for energy efficiency, this Third Edition provides detailed information concerning thermal comfo
Needs an update I'm mid-career in architecture. I bought this book to get better acquainted with MEP systems and sustainability. This book admits that it is designed to help with schematic design-level decisions, and the basic information it gives is generally solid. My biggest concern is that the book is in need of an update. Over and over again the author says the best way to analyze passive solar techniques is by making physical models. Physical models are great, but software can accomplish solar analysis faster, for less money, and more accurately. Many of th. Shihab Naeem said Five Stars. A very thorough book on renewable systems and understanding how to design based on climatic conditions.. A Great Understanding for the Future of Architectural Design Being an architecture student, I understand the future of architecture is held in sustainable design. I found this textbook to be an extremely reliable source for my Environmental Systems class. When designing, we now put a greater emphasis on sustainable techniques and how future generations are effected by how we design today. Lechner describes a wide variety of methods that can be used in modern architectural design. The textbook covers everything from basic sunlight integration to complex ventilation strategies. He develops these ideas based o
His articles have appeared in Architectural Lighting and Solar Today. In addition to writing, he has lectured and held workshops in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Norbert Lechner is Professor Emeritus in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction at Auburn University and was a registered architect in the state of Alabama.
For years, Heating, Cooling, Lighting has supplied architects and students with the strategies needed for initial design decisions for building systems. This new edition has been expanded and updated to reflect the latest codes, standards, and energy-efficiency rating systems.. One of the leading references on the design of a building's environmental controls has just gotten better. The book looks at how to design the form of the building itself to take advantage of natural heating, cooling, and lighting and how to best utilize active mechanical equipment to satisfy the needs not provided by nature