Precedents in Zero-Energy Design: Architecture and Passive Design in the 2007 So

Description: Precedents in Zero-Energy Design by Michael Zaretsky This title provides a comparison and analysis of the architecture and passive design strategies of the 2007 Solar Decathlon houses. It gives students, practitioners and researchers of architecture design insight into the most innovative, off-the-grid homes in the world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Michael Zaretskys Precedents in Zero-Energy Design is such an important book ! it will help readers recognize that design comes before technology -- and renewable energy systems alone cant solve the problems we face John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of Architecture and ecoMOD Project Director, University of Virginia The world is currently facing an environmental crisis and as anyone interested in sustainable or zero-energy design knows the design and building industries have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the globe. The Solar Decathlon is an international event in which universities from around the world compete in the design and construction of a one-bedroom, zero-energy house. This book provides an in-depth, yet accessible analysis of the architecture and passive design strategies of the houses in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. These houses are the result of thousands of hours of research and development from twenty universities around the world.Divided into three parts, the book provides: an initial section investigating the architecture, passive design and systems layout of the twenty houses; a diagrammatic comparison of the architecture and passive design characteristics of each of the twenty houses in order of ranking by the Architecture, Comfort Zone and overall scores received in the competition; a deep analysis of the relationship between architecture, passive design and mechanical systems design as compared to the rankings received in the various contests. This analysis considers the decisions made by the competing teams and highlights the success of the design strategies employed. Students, educators, practitioners and researchers of architecture, design and engineering will find this an informative and inspirational book. It examines the relationship between design and environmental principles and provides invaluable insight into some of the most innovative, off-the-grid and zero-energy houses in the world. With a Foreword by John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of Architecture and ecoMOD Project Director, University of Virginia Notes Subtitled, Architecture & Passive Design In The 2007 Solar Decathlon. Back Cover Michael Zaretskys Precedents in Zero-Energy Design is such an important book … it will help readers recognize that design comes before technology and renewable energy systems alone cant solve the problems we face.John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of Architecture and ecoMOD Project Director, University of VirginiaAs anyone interested in environmental or sustainable design knows, the world is facing an energy crisis which the design and building industries have the potential to reduce by as much as 50%.The Solar Decathlon is an international event in which universities from around the world compete in the design and construction of a one-bedroom, zero-energy house. This book provides an in-depth yet accessible analysis of the architecture and passive design strategies of the houses in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. These designs come from twenty universities from around the world, each representing thousands of hours of research and development. Divided into three parts, the book provides:an initial section investigating each of the twenty houses;a diagrammatic comparison of the architecture and passive design characteristics of each of the twenty teams in order of ranking by the Architecture, Comfort Zone and Overall scores given in the contests;a deep analysis of the relationship between architecture, passive and mechanical systems design as compared to the rankings given in the various contests. This analysis considers the decisions made by the competing teams and weighs up the success of the design strategies employed.Students, practitioners and researchers of architecture, design and engineering will find this an informative and inspirational book, which gives invaluable insight into some of the most innovative, off-the-grid and zero-energy homes in the world.With a Foreword by John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of Architecture and ecoMOD Project Director, University of Virginia Author Biography Michael Zaretsky is an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Cincinnati, a registered Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional. Table of Contents Foreword by John Quale. Introduction Part 1: Drawings and Diagrams Part 2: Comparisons Part 3: Analysis. Conclusion. Endnotes. Image. Citations. Bibliography. Appendix Details ISBN0415778751 Author Michael Zaretsky Language English ISBN-10 0415778751 ISBN-13 9780415778756 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 720.472 Year 2009 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Architecture and Passive Design in the 2007 Solar Decathlon Short Title PRECEDENTS IN ZERO ENERGY DESI Publication Date 2009-10-15 AU Release Date 2009-10-15 NZ Release Date 2009-10-15 UK Release Date 2009-10-15 Illustrations 2100 Line drawings, black and white; 39 Halftones, black and white Pages 244 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9780415778749 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133731207;

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