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Architectural science and the sun : the poetics and pragmatics of solar design / Matt Fajkus and Dason Whitsett

Author
Fajkus, Matt
Published
New York, NY : Routledge, 2018.
Copyright Date
©2018
Physical Description
vii, 289 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Additional Creators
Whitsett, Dason

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Contents
The earth-sun relationship -- The geocentric model -- Climate and solar radiation -- The sun and form -- Received shadows -- The solar microclimate -- Creating shadows -- Fenestration and the sun -- Light and effect -- Appendix A. Mathematical symbols -- Appendix B. Equations list -- Appendix C. Solar tables -- Appendix D. Sample statistical summary radiation files -- Appendix E. Solar protractor components.
Summary
Architectural Science and the Sun synthesizes physics, climate, program, and perception to provide a foundation in the principles of architectural science related to the sun: solar geometry, solar analysis and design techniques, passive design principles, and daylighting. Part analytical handbook, part inspiration source for schematic design, the content comprises a critical component of effective sustainable design. Beyond the purely technical aspects of these topics, Architectural Science and the Sun begins with the premise that great architecture goes beyond energy performance and the visual-aesthetic to engage all of the senses. Given that the stimuli to which our senses respond are physical phenomena such as light, heat, and sound, the designer must manipulate these parameters through the craft of building form and technology to create the desired qualitative experience. This book is designed to help the reader develop that skill.
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ISBN
9781138899209 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
1138899208 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
9781138899216 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
1138899216 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of Acquisition
Purchased with funds from the The Hastings Libraries Endowment ; 2018
Endowment Note
The Hastings Libraries Endowment
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