1st Edition
Architectural Science and the Sun The poetics and pragmatics of solar design
298 Pages
by
Routledge
298 Pages
by
Routledge
298 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
1. The Earth-Sun Relationship 2. The Geocentric Model 3. Climate and Radiation 4. Insolation 5. The Solar Microclimate 6. Received Shadows 7. Creating Shadows 8. Fenestration and the Sun 9. Daylighting. Glossary. Appendix A Solar Tables. Appendix B Sun Path Diagrams. Image Credits. Index
Biography
Matt Fajkus is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, USA, as well as Director of the UT Sustainable Design Program. He holds a Master of Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and is currently Principal Architect of Matt Fajkus Architecture, an AIA National Award-winning practice.
Dason Whitsett teaches in the Sustainable Design Program at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, USA, and holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Design from the same institution. He is also Principal Architect for Kasita, an award-winning modern modular building manufacturer.
