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Architectural Science and the Sun

The poetics and pragmatics of solar design
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Architectural Science and the Sun explores the intersection of physics, climate, and design to lay out foundational principles of architectural science related to the sun. It covers solar geometry, solar analysis, passive design strategies, and daylighting techniques, blending analytical guidance with inspirational ideas for sustainable architectural design. The book emphasises how architecture must engage all the senses through manipulation of natural stimuli such as light, heat, and sound, guiding readers to craft buildings that offer rich qualitative experiences.
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This book is ideal for architects, designers, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of sustainable design practices focused on solar integration. It serves as a valuable resource for those looking to enhance both the technical and sensory dimensions of architectural form and function.

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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.

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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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