Solar architecture : strategies, visions, concepts / edited by Christian Schittich.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schittich, Christian.

Detail - Review of Architecture.

Series:

In detail

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture and solar radiation.

Architecture, Modern--20th century--Designs and plans.

Architecture, Modern.

Genre:

Architectural drawings.

Physical Description:

176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 30 cm.

Place of Publication:

Basel : Birkhäuser ; München : Edition Detail, 2003.

Summary:

In the very near future energy-efficient building will cease to be the exception but will be the rule. Whether insulating glazing, multifunctional facades or organic solar cells, there have been important new developments in the areas of solar thermal technology, photovoltaics, heating and ventilation technology which can make a significant contribution to the conservation of natural resources in sustainable building. They are suitable for a wide range of uses from largescale urban-planning projects, to individual single family houses.

This publication contains carefully selected articles which cover such essential topics as passive and active systems, the development of new insulating materials, and concepts for entire residential estates. They take into consideration all areas of solar building, providing information on planning methods and techniques which will enable the user to assess and apply the individual measures correctly. The essays are complemented by a selection of case studies which demonstrate the technical and creative possibilities in realized projects. Solar energy can be successfully used in all kinds of projects -- single family housing, office buildings, industrial buildings, and residential concepts, and this volume presents innovative solutions with full plans and large scale details, revealing the significance of an integral planning process.

A comprehensive glossary provides explanations of all the relevant technical terms.

Contents:

Toward Solar Architecture / Christian Schittich 8

From Passive Utilization to Smart Solar Architecture / Manfred Hegger 12

Solar Technology

From Innovative Building Skin to Energy-Efficient Renovation / Roland Krippner 26

Solar Concepts for Building / Michael Kuehn, Dirk Mattner 38

Utilizing Daylight / Helmut F.O. Muller, Heide G. Schuster 56

Projects 70

Passive-Energy Terraced Housing in Dornbirn - Johannes Kaufmann, Dornbirn 72

Housing Estate in Kolding - 3xNielsen, Arhus; Lars Frank Nielsen, Kim Herforth Nielsen 78

Passive-Energy Terraced Housing in Ulm - Johannes Brucker, Stuttgart 82

Point Blocks in Innsbruck - Baumschlager & Eberle, Lochau 88

Lawyer's Practice in Rothis - Reinhard Drexel, Hohenems 94

Sports Hall in Wangi - Fent Solar Architecture, Wil 98

Secondary School in Klaus - Dietrich I Untertrifaller, Bregenz 102

Conference and Exhibition Building in Osnabruck - Herzog + Partner, Munchen 108

Office Building in Solihull - Arup Associates, London 112

Administration Building in Recanati - MCA Mario Cucinella Architects, Bologna 118

Administration Building in Landquart - Bearth & Deplazes, Chur 124

Administration Building in Wurzburg - Webler + Geissler, Stuttgart 130

Solar Factory in Brunswick - Banz + Riecks, Bochum 136

Academy in Herne - Jourda Architects, Paris; Hegger Hegger Schleiff Architects, Kassel 142

Conversion of Reichstag Building into German Bundestag in Berlin - Foster and Partners, London 148.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

3764307471

OCLC:

52785274