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Sun, Wind, And Light: Architectural Design Strategies G. Z. Brown This Book Is For Designers Who Want To Consider The Formgenerating Potential Of Sun, Wind, And Light In The Earliest Stages Of The Design Process. It Is Designed To Fit With The Rapid, Conceptual, Exploratory, And Synthetic Thinking That Characterizes The Beginning Of The Design Process. The Book Stresses The Energy Implications Of Using Sun, Wind, And Light. However, It Is Organized By The Architectural Elements Designers Manipulatestreets, Open Spaces And Buildings, Rooms And Courtyards, And Walls, Roofs, Floors, And Windows. These Elements Are Discussed In Terms Of Their Organizationlayered, Elongated, Dispersed, Compact, And Zonedand Their Attributesshape, Orientation, Enclosure, Edge, And Size. In Addition, The Contents Are Matched To The Scale That Is Being Consideredbuilding Groups, Individual Buildings, And Building Parts. Sun, Wind, And Light Is Divided Into Three Parts: The Design Strategies Section Is Intended To Help The Designer Formulate The Basic Concept For A Project. This Section Uses A One Or Twopage Format That Contains A Simple Memorable Statement Of The Strategy, A Clear, Concise Explanation Of The Strategy, Several Provocative Historical And Contemporary Architectural Illustrations Of The Potential Impact Of The Strategy On A Buildings Form And Organization, And A Rule Of Thumb That Allows The Designer To Size Elements Instantly, Without Calculation. This Format Makes The Strategies Stimulating, Fast To Use, And Easy To Integrate With Other Design Concerns. The Analysis Techniques Section Helps The Designer Define The Context Of The Problem By Understanding The Sun, Wind, And Light Resources Of A Particular Site And Climate, And How Those Resources Can Be Used In A Particular Building To Reduce The Energy Used For Heating, Cooling, And Lighting. The Third Section, Strategies For Supplementing Passive Systems, Addresses The Ways Design Strategies Can Be Supplemented With Conventional Heating, Cooling, And Lighting Systems. The Book Is Extensively Referenced So That More Detailed Information Can Be Located Easily. It Contains A Glossary Of Energyrelated Terms So That It Can Be Used Effectively By Those Who Are Not Energy Experts. For Easy Retrieval Of Information, The Book Is Indexed By Subject, Building, And Architect, And By Charts, Graphs, And Tables.
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- Q: What is the focus of 'Sun, Wind, and Light: Architectural Design Strategies'? A: This book emphasizes the importance of sun, wind, and light as key elements in the architectural design process, encouraging designers to consider these factors early in their projects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sun, Wind, and Light: Architectural Design Strategies' is G. Z. Brown.
- Q: What are the main sections of the book? A: The book is divided into three main sections: Design Strategies, Analysis Techniques, and Strategies for Supplementing Passive Systems.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in 'Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Sun, Wind, and Light' first published? A: The book was first published on March 26, 1985.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does the book cover in terms of architectural elements? A: The book discusses various architectural elements such as streets, open spaces, buildings, rooms, courtyards, walls, roofs, floors, and windows.
- Q: Does the book include references and a glossary? A: Yes, the book is extensively referenced and includes a glossary of energy-related terms for better understanding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-experts in energy-related design? A: Yes, the glossary and the clear explanations make the book accessible for those who are not experts in energy design.