Architectural Science and the Sun
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Architectural Science and the Sun
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Architectural Science and the Sun explains the fundamental principles of architectural science related to the sun including solar geometry, solar analysis and design techniques, passive design principles, and daylighting, to help you create high-performance buildings that engage all the senses.
Architectural Science and the Sun synthesises physics, climate, programme, and perception to provide a foundation in the principles of architectural science related to the sun: solar geometry, solar analysis and design techniques, passive design principles, and daylighting. Part analytical handbook, part inspiration source for schematic design, the content comprises a critical component of effective sustainable design.
Beyond the purely technical aspects of these topics, Architectural Science and the Sun begins with the premise that great architecture goes beyond energy performance and the visual-aesthetic to engage all of the senses. Given that the stimuli to which our senses respond are physical phenomena such as light, heat, and sound, the designer must manipulate these parameters through the craft of building form and technology to create the desired qualitative experience. This book is designed to help the reader develop that skill.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781138899209
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 April 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 14 Tables, black and white; 87 Line drawings, color; 26 Halftones, color
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 219.0mm
Height: 276.0mm
Weight: 1336g
Pages: 298
About the Author
Matt Fajkus is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, USA, as well as Director of the UT Sustainable Design Program. He holds a Master of Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and is currently Principal Architect of Matt Fajkus Architecture, an AIA National Award-winning practice. Dason Whitsett teaches in the Sustainable Design Program at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, USA,Β and holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Design from the same institution. He is also Principal Architect for Kasita, an award-winning modern modular building manufacturer.
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