Solar energy is to play an ever-increasing role in generating the form, and affecting the appearance and construction of buildings. Photovoltaic systems (PVs) produce electricity directly from solar radiation and are becoming more widespread as their advantages become apparent. They are an advanced materials technology that will help architects design buildings which are environmentally responsible, responsive and exciting.
Solar energy is to play an ever-increasing role in generating the form, and affecting the appearance and construction of buildings. Photovoltaic syste...
This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architecture. Written by highly respected authors, this is an excellent guide for practitioners, students and academics.
This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architect...
This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architecture. Written by highly respected authors, this is an excellent guide for practitioners, students and academics.
This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architect...
Written and edited by a team of specialists at Max Fordham LLP, one of the UKs leading environmental and building services engineering consultancies, Environmental Design is the result of their extensive experience in designing environmentally-friendly buildings. The principles of their approach, which they have taught in numerous schools of architecture and engineering, are clearly presented here. This book is essential reading for architects, engineers, planners and students of these disciplines. The book starts with some basic scientific principles and environmental issues and then...
Written and edited by a team of specialists at Max Fordham LLP, one of the UKs leading environmental and building services engineering consultancies, ...
Originating from their work at Cambridge University on the design of energy efficient homes in Northern Europe, the authors consider the site constructions, building designs, available renewable energy sources, and servicing systems in different types of low energy houses.
Originating from their work at Cambridge University on the design of energy efficient homes in Northern Europe, the authors consider the site construc...
Photovoltaic systems (PVs) produce electricity directly from solar radiation and are becoming more widespread as their advantages become apparent. This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings, giving designers a good idea of the variety and flexibility of PVs and of their design and aesthetic potential. Seven contemporary case studies illustrate the use and application of photovoltaic systems.
Photovoltaic systems (PVs) produce electricity directly from solar radiation and are becoming more widespread as their advantages become apparent. Thi...
