Daylight Design of Buildings: A Handbook for Architects and Engineers

ISBN-13: 9781138405530 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 260 str.

Baker, Nick

Opis

A manual that provides a synthetic approach to the principles which lie behind successful daylight design. It shows that good daylight design is not a restriction on architectural expression but, on the contrary, acts as an inspiration and foundation for good architecture. It emphasises on practical methods to improve design.

Spis treści

Introduction * Part 1: The Role of Light in Architecture - the Role of Light in Architecture * Part 2: Daylight Design - Climate and Context * Building Form and the Potential for Daylighting * The Daylight Design of Spaces * Refurbishment of Existing Buildings * Materials, Surfaces, Light and Colour * The Design of Windows * Artificial Lighting Controls * Advanced Daylighting Systems * Daylight, Comfort and Health * Part 3: Design Criteria and Data - Design Tools * Design Data * Post-Occupancy Evaluation * Annotated Bibliography * Glossary * Index

O autorze

Nick Baker and Koen Steemers are from the Martin Centre, University of Cambridge, UK.