Author(s): Norbet M. Lechner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471628875
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Heating, Cooling, Lighting : Design Methods for Architects
Paperback, 544 pages
Publication date: January 1991
The publisher, John Wiley & Sons:
Using a qualitative rather than a quantitative approach, presents detailed information based on concepts, rules, guidelines, intuition, and experience for architects in the areas of heating, cooling, and lighting at the schematic design stage. The data explored supports a three-tiered approach–load avoidance, using natural energy sources, and mechanical equipment. Among the topics covered are shading, thermal envelope, passive heating and cooling, electric lighting, and HVAC. Case studies illustrate how certain buildings use techniques at all three tiers for heating, cooling, and lighting. An appendix lists some of the more appropriate computer programs available to the architect for analysis at the schematic design stage.
Table of Contents
- Heating, Cooling, and Lighting as Form-Givers in Architecture
- Basic Principles
- Thermal Comfort
- Climate
- Solar Radiation
- Passive Solar
- Shading
- Passive Cooling
- Site and Community Planning
- Lighting
- Electric Lighting
- Daylighting
- Energy Efficiency: Keeping Warm and Staying Cool
- Mechanical Equipment for Heating and Cooling
- Case Studies
- Energy Sources
- Appendices
- Bibliography
- Recommended General Sources
- Index.