| Description |
176 pages : illustrations, plans ; 30 cm |
| Series |
In detail |
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In detail.
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| Contents |
Essays: Toward solar architecture / Christian Schittich -- From passive utilization to smart solar architecture / Manfred Heggar -- Solar technology - from innovative building skin to energy-efficient renovation / Roland Krippner -- Solar concepts for building / Michael Kuehn, Dirk Mattner -- Utilizing daylight / Helmut F.O. Müller and Hiede G. Schuster |
| Summary |
"This publication contains carefully selected articles which cover such essential topics as passive and active systems, the development of new insulating materials, and concepts for entire residential estates. They take into consideration all areas of solar building, providing information on planning methods and techniques which will enable the user to assess and apply the individual measures correctly. The essays are complemented by a selection of examples which demonstrate the technical and creative possibilities in realized projects. Solar energy can be successfully used in all kinds of projects - single family housing, office buildings, industrial buildings, and residential concepts, and this volume presents innovative solutions with full plans and large scale details, revealing the significance of an integral planning process." "A comprehensive glossary provides explanations of all the relevant technical terms."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"A cooperation between DETAIL - Review of Architecture and Birkhäuser - publishers for Architecture." -- verso t. p |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-169) |
| Notes |
Translated from the German |
| Subject |
Solar buildings.
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Architecture -- Europe -- History -- 20th century -- Designs and plans.
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Architecture and solar radiation -- Designs and plans.
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Architecture and solar radiation -- Europe.
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Architecture, Modern -- 20th century -- Designs and plans.
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Architecture and solar radiation.
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| Genre/Form |
Architectural drawings.
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| Author |
Schittich, Christian.
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Detail
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| LC no. |
2004300872 |
| ISBN |
3764307471 |
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9783764307479 |
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