Photovoltaics and Architecture
1st Edition
Published on 14. December 2016
Book
Hardback
168 pages
978-1-138-15478-0 (ISBN)
Description
Photovoltaic systems (PVs) produce electricity directly from solar radiation and are becoming more widespread as their advantages become apparent. This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings, giving designers a good idea of the variety and flexibility of PVs and of their design and aesthetic potential. Seven contemporary case studies illustrate the use and application of photovoltaic systems.
Reviews / Votes
'An invaluable primer for any architect or client considering integrated photovoltaics.' - Architecture Today'This book is a concise and useful guide to building-integrated photovoltaics.' - Architectural Review 'Comprehensive and authoritative.' - RIBA Journal
'An invaluable primer for any architect or client considering integrated photovoltaics.' - Architecture Today
'This book is a concise and useful guide to building-integrated photovoltaics.' - Architectural Review
'It is tempting to suggest that a copy of this excellent book should be sent to George W Bush!' - Building Engineer
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate
Illustrations
63 s/w Abbildungen, 105 s/w Zeichnungen
105 Line drawings, black and white; 63 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
470 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-15478-0 (9781138154780)
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Randall Thomas
Photovoltaics and Architecture
E-Book
08/2003
Taylor & Francis
€116.99
Available for download
Randall Thomas
Photovoltaics and Architecture
E-Book
08/2003
Taylor & Francis
€116.99
Available for download
Randall Thomas
Photovoltaics and Architecture
Book
03/2001
Taylor & Francis
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Person
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Content
Part One. 1. Introduction. 2. What are Photovoltaics? 3. PVs on Buildings. 4. Costs and Sizing. 5. PVs in Building. Part Two 6. Cambridge Botanic Gardens. 7. Amersfoort - Bill Watts and Randall Thomas. 8. Parkmount Housing Belfast - Richard Partington. 9. The Charter School - Randall Thomas. 10. The Solar Office: Doxfold International -David Lloyd Jones. 11. The Earth Centre Canopy - Peter Clegg. 12. The BP Institute - Chris Cowper and Philip Armitage. 13. Haileybury Imperial College - Bill Watts. 14. PVs in Perspective - Bill Dunster. 15. Conclusion - Randall Thomas. Appendix.