Solar architecture : strategies, visions, concepts / Christian Schittich (ed.).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schittich, Christian.

Series:

In detail

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture and solar radiation--Europe.

Architecture and solar radiation.

Architecture--Europe--History--20th century--Designs and plans.

Architecture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

München : Edition Detail ; Basel ; Boston : Birkhäuser, [2003]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Advanced new technologies and sophisticated planning systems for architecture beyond the age of fossile fuels.

In the very near future energy-efficient building will be the rule rather than the exception. Insulating glazing, multi-functional facades and organic solar cells are examples of important new developments in the field of solar thermal technology, photo-voltaics, heating and ventilation technology which are suitable for a wide range of uses from large-scale urban-planning projects to individual single family houses, and can make significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources in sustainable building. Carefully selected articles provide information on planning methods and techniques which will enable the user to assess and apply appropriate measures. The essays are complemented by a selection of built examples which demonstrate innovative solutions and the importance of an integrated planning process in realized projects, complete with full plans and large scale details.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Toward Solar Architecture / Schittich, Christian

From Passive Utilization to Smart Solar Architecture / Hegger, Manfred

Solar Technology - From Innovative Building Skin to Energy-Efficient Renovation / Krippner, Roland

Solar Concepts for Building / Kuehn, Michael / Mattner, Dirk

Utilizing Daylight / Müller , Helmut F.O. / Schuster, Heide G.

Projects

Passive-Energy Terraced Housing in Dornbirn

Housing Estate in Kolding

Passive-Energy Terraced Housing in Ulm

Point Blocks in Innsbruck

Lawyer's Practice in Röthis

Sports Hall in Wängi

Secondary School in Klaus

Conference and Exhibition Building in Osnabrück

Office Building in Solihull

Administration Building in Recanati

Administration Building in Landquart

Administration Building in Würzburg

Solar Factory in Brunswick

Academy in Herne

Conversion of Reichstag Building into German Bundestag in Berlin

Glossar

Bibliography

Architects

Authors

Illustration credits

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

3-0346-1519-1

OCLC:

858228529