Brown, G. Z.

Sun, wind & light : architectural design strategies / Sun, wind, and light G.Z. Brown, Mark DeKay ; illustrations, Virginia Cartwright ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - New York : Wiley, c2001. - xix, 382 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.

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PART 1. ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES. A. Climate as a Context. B. Program and Use. C. Form and Envelope. D. Combining Climate, Program, and Form. E. Electric and Hot Water Loads. PART 2. DESIGN STRATEGIES. A. Building Groups. B. Buildings. C. Building Parts. PART 3. STRATEGIES FOR SUPPLEMENTING PASSIVE SYSTEMS. Appendix A: Climate Data by Latitude/City. Appendix B: Additional Climate Data. Appendix C: Abbreviations and Units Conversions. Glossary. Bibliography. Indexes.

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Architecture and energy conservation.
Architecture and solar radiation.
Interior lighting.
Architecture and energy conservation

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