Towards Zero Energy Architecture: New Solar Design

By Mary Guzowski

Book Overview

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. Towards Zero-energy Architecture is a much-needed call for the design professions to redefine architecture to help solve ecological problems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780670265
• ISBN13: 9781780670263
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Laurence King
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 10.9"