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Product Identifiers
PublisherDE Gruyter Gmbh, Walter
ISBN-103764307471
ISBN-139783764307479
eBay Product ID (ePID)6027458
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1 Pages
Publication NameSolar Architecture : Strategies, Visions, concepts
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
SubjectDesign, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Sustainability & Green Design, General, Regional
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaArchitecture
AuthorChristian Schittich
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight23.5 Oz
Item Length11.7 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2004-300872
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisIn the very near future energy-efficient building will cease to be the exception but will be the rule. Whether insulating glazing, multifunctional facades or organic solar cells, there have been important new developments in the areas of solar thermal technology, photovoltaics, heating and ventilation technology which can make a significant contribution to the conservation of natural resources in sustainable building. They are suitable for a wide range of uses from largescale urban-planning projects, to individual single family houses. This publication contains carefully selected articles which cover such essential topics as passive and active systems, the development of new insulating materials, and concepts for entire residential estates. They take into consideration all areas of solar building, providing information on planning methods and techniques which will enable the user to assess and apply the individual measures correctly. The essays are complemented by a selection of examples which demonstrate the technical and creative possibilities in realized projects. Solar energy can be successfully used in all kinds of projects single family housing, office buildings, industrial buildings, and residential concepts, and this volume presents innovative solutions with full plans and large scale details, revealing the significance of an integral planning process., In the very near future energy-efficient building will be the rule rather than the exception. Insulating glazing, multi-functional facades and organic solar cells are examples of important new developments in the field of solar thermal technology, photo-voltaics, heating and ventilation technology which are suitable for a wide range of uses from large-scale urban-planning projects to individual single family houses, and can make significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources in sustainable building. Carefully selected articles provide information on planning methods and techniques which will enable the user to assess and apply appropriate measures. The essays are complemented by a selection of built examples which demonstrate innovative solutions and the importance of an integrated planning process in realized projects, complete with full plans and large scale details.
LC Classification NumberNA2542.S6
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