Heating, Cooling and Lighting: A Guide to Qualitative Design Methods for Architects

by Herbert M. Lechner

One of the leading references on the design of a building's environmental controls has just gotten better. For years, Heating, Cooling, Lighting has supplied architects and students with the strategies needed for initial design decisions for building systems. The book looks at how to design the form of the building itself to take advantage of natural heating, cooling, and lighting and how to best utilize active mechanical equipment to satisfy the needs not provided by nature. This new edition has been expanded and updated to reflect the latest codes, standards, and energy-efficiency rating systems.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Design, Sustainability, Technology

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Johann · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Mon Thi Han · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is extremely useful and easy to understand. It covers most of the topics related to the book title. The drawings and diagrams are really helpful. I love this book. I learned so many things. A must own for anybody with interests in these topics.

[انشراح شبلاق · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, ladies, I've read this book.

[Niloy · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Theo 'coco' · Rating 5 out of 5]

best

[Ryan Dumas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read as far as textbooks go

[Ansfiksia Eka · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Hennah M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Egavania Zerlinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

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