Architect David Wright helped pioneer the concept of passive solar architecture, and his thoughts and experiments have helped shape the evolution of solar design throughout the world. His years of exploration are distilled in this comprehensive book, which provides simple graphics and language to illuminate concepts including greenhouse effect, heat storage, surface-to-volume ratio, ventilation, and cooling.. Tips, rules-of-thumb, regional characteristics, and many other considerations are presented to help readers, from initial site selection to visionary design.
Written for architects, designers, and others who seek to tap the free resources offered by earth and sun, this invaluable tool will help reduce dependence on outside energy sources. You will be inspired.
| ISBN: | 9780764330704 |
| Publication date: | 14th July 2008 |
| Author: | David Wright, Jeffrey Cook, Dennis A Andrejko, Gregory J Wolters |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 273 pages |
| Genres: |
Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design Sustainability |
Architect David Wright helped pioneer the concept of passive solar architecture, and his thoughts and experiments have helped shape the evolution of solar design throughout the world. His years of exploration are distilled in this comprehensive book, which provides simple graphics and language to illuminate concepts including greenhouse effect, heat storage, surface-to-volume ratio, ventilation, and cooling..
The Passive Solar Primer features in the following genres: Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design, Sustainability
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The Passive Solar Primer was written by David Wright, Jeffrey Cook, Dennis A Andrejko, Gregory J Wolters and published by Schiffer Publishing an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
The Passive Solar Primer has 273 pages