Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Design Methods for Architects

by Norbert Lechner

Using a qualitative rather than a quantitative approach, presents detailed information based on concepts, rules, guidelines, intuition, and experience for architects in the areas of heating, cooling, and lighting at the schematic design stage. The data explored supports a three-tiered approach--load avoidance, using natural energy sources, and mechanical equipment. Among the topics covered are shading, thermal envelope, passive heating and cooling, electric lighting, and HVAC. Case studies illustrate how certain buildings use techniques at all three tiers for heating, cooling, and lighting. An appendix lists some of the more appropriate computer programs available to the architect for analysis at the schematic design stage.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Design, Sustainability, Technology

544 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Johann]

As this book deals from a first tier to a third tier approach to sustainable design, it is perfect for architects. Essential read for architects believing like myself, that sustainable design is one of the most important form givers for a building. Having knowledge of the information in this book is essential from the first line that is drawn, it is not something that can be added on later or left to engineers.

[Neal Stoll]

Ops thought I couldn't glow, read this shit and started sparking. Charged me up like pink bunny, or the Panera evil juice that has two victims and counting

[Jenny Miller]

When you gotta read something for education you say fine, but I'm adding it to my list of books for the year!

[انشراح شبلاق]

This is a powerful book. I learned much from it. It is very detailed and intensive. It gets you through the history of ventilation & lighting and continues to tell you about the techniques nowadays. The graphs and diagrams are supportive but confusing a bit when it comes to distinguishing between them.

[Michael]

Yes, ladies, I've read this book.

[Niloy]

I have learnt so much. And it was enjoyable too, particularly because I enjoy the topic.

[Theo 'coco']

best

[Ryan Dumas]

Great read as far as textbooks go

[Ansfiksia Eka]

this book is very usefull for me as collage student especially doing in department of architecture

[Hennah M.]

This is very helpful especially through my assignments I will recommend it to my fellow classmate.

[Egavania Zerlinda]

i think i'm gonna find a great design for my house