Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Design Methods for Architects

by Norbert Lechner

* Qualitative graphic approach to understanding the techniques of heating, cooling, and lighting reflects the decision-making approach of architects and students.
* Useful appendices provide sun path diagrams and solar site evaluation tools. Appendices new to this edition include practical checklists of strategies and issues in evaluating energy use in the building design stage, and an annotated list of helpful sustainability videos to use in class, professional meetings, or with clients.
* A new chapter on photovoltaics discusses their use as an ideal energy source, offers design options, and case studies as well as their future role in building design.
* A new chapter on sustainable "green" design includes case studies and examples of water conservation measures, effects from energy production and consumption, and an analysis of indoor air quality.
* Mathematical formulas are excerpted from the text and appear in side boxes, so they don't cloud the text with overly-technical information.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Design, Sustainability, Technology

620 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Johann · Rating 5 out of 5]

As this book deals from a first tier to a third tier approach to sustainable design, it is perfect for architects. Essential read for architects believing like myself, that sustainable design is one of the most important form givers for a building. Having knowledge of the information in this book is essential from the first line that is drawn, it is not something that can be added on later or left to engineers.

[Neal Stoll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ops thought I couldn't glow, read this shit and started sparking. Charged me up like pink bunny, or the Panera evil juice that has two victims and counting

[Mon Thi Han · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is extremely useful and easy to understand. It covers most of the topics related to the book title. The drawings and diagrams are really helpful. I love this book. I learned so many things. A must own for anybody with interests in these topics.

[انشراح شبلاق · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a powerful book. I learned much from it. It is very detailed and intensive. It gets you through the history of ventilation & lighting and continues to tell you about the techniques nowadays. The graphs and diagrams are supportive but confusing a bit when it comes to distinguishing between them.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, ladies, I've read this book.

[Niloy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have learnt so much. And it was enjoyable too, particularly because I enjoy the topic.

[Theo 'coco' · Rating 5 out of 5]

best

[Ryan Dumas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read as far as textbooks go

[Ansfiksia Eka · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is very usefull for me as collage student especially doing in department of architecture

[Hennah M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is very helpful especially through my assignments I will recommend it to my fellow classmate.

[Egavania Zerlinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think i'm gonna find a great design for my house