Sun Wind And Light: Architectural Design Strategies, 2Nd Edition 9780471348771

　　A text for architectural design studio courses, geared to inspire design ideas and to help students understand the energy consequence of design decisions. Concentrates on the analysis of sun, wind, and light resources of a particular site and climate. Also offers design strategies organized by building groups, buildings and building parts, and provides strategies for supplementing passive systems. Includes over 200 beautifully rendered architectural illustrations.

　　G. Z. Brown is a registered architect and professor of architecture at the University of Oregon. He is the coauthor of Inside Out: Design Procedures for Passive Environmental Technologies and the design software Energy Scheming.
　　Mark DeKay is a registered architect and assistant professor of architecture at Washington University in St. Louis.

Preface.
1st Edition Preface.
Introduction.
ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES.
Climate as a Context.
Program and Use.
Form and Envelope.
Combining Climate, Program, and Form.
Electric and Hot Water Loads.
DESIGN STRATEGIES.
Building Groups.
Buildings.
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