Solar Architecture in Cool Climates

Colin Porteous, Kerr Macgregor

270 pages, parution le 15/11/2005

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Résumé

To implement new techniques in daily practice, architects require palatable information combined with convincing arguments. This book fulfils this requirement, providing inspiration, an understanding of key principles and technical data on the design of solar buildings in northern latitudes (or the southern equivalent).

The authors examine how additional costs can be diluted through different strategies, the tensions between energy efficiency and environmental quality, and the proactive control of energy in building design. Promoting flexibility and opportunity to a diverse audience, including those who use, procure and finance buildings, the book aims to bring the design of 'green' buildings in cool climates from special interest status into the mainstream. The final chapter meshes technical aspects with the aspirations of users, to develop a more sustainable architectural programme in which lay players (mainly clients) effectively sponsor responsible environmental innovation.

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North Sun Context: Latitudes Myths Challenged, Dynamic Complexity, Widening the Solar Agenda
Multiple and Added Solar Value: The Case for Integration, The Case for Isolation
Environmental Comfort and Well Being: Microclimatic Opportunities, Quality Versus Quantity Tensions
Adaptive Control: Owning the Means of Pro-Action, Conservatories Conserving?, Socio-demography in Focus
Passive Control: Plan and Section, Thermal Mass Dilemmas, Optimising Heat and Light Balance Through Glazing
Machine Control: Diffusing, Shading and Opening, Harvesting Hot Air, Fuelling Competition
Green Solar Future: Conflicting Views on Global Warming and Environmental Sustainability, The Work of Two North American Practices, The Need for a Value System of Complexity

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Earthscan
Auteur(s)	Colin Porteous, Kerr Macgregor
Parution	15/11/2005
Nb. de pages	270
Format	20 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	720g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781844072811
ISBN13	978-1-84407-281-1