This book explores the theories, practices and principles of
new approaches to solar architecture that foster both design
excellence and low-energy use. In response to the challenges of
global warming and climate change, design and technology enable
architects to achieve greater performance standards while at the
same time developing an environmental aesthetic. The book showcases
ten award-winning buildings to illustrate the aesthetic and
technological design integration of solar response in contemporary
zero-energy and low-energy architecture. For each project there is
a detailed examination of the local climate, the design and
construction, and the technology used to reduce energy use.
"Towards Zero-energy Architecture" is a much-needed call for the
design professions to redefine architecture to help solve
ecological problems.
關於作者:
Mary Guzowski is an Associate Professor in the School of
Architecture at the University of Minnesota. She teaches and
conducts research related to daylighting, solar architecture and
ecological design and her publications include the book Daylighting
for Sustainable Design. Recent research has focused on aesthetic
and solar architecture and ecological innovations in carbon-neutral
design.
目錄:
Chapter 1: Fostering an ecological vision
First LivingHome Model Home
Santa Monica, California, USA, Ray Kappe and
LivingHomes
Kingspan Lighthouse, London, UK, Sheppard Robson
Chapter 2: Prioritizing passive design
Solarsiedlung am Schlierberg, Freiburg, Germany, Rolf Disch
Architects
Aldo Leopold Legacy Center, Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA,
The Kubala Washatko Architects
Chapter 3: Defining an ethic of enough
Chapter 4: Using responsive envelopes
Chapter 5: Expressing an ecological aesthetic S