Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, architectural engineers and other professional engineers interested in design of buildings to utilize natural lighting to the extent feasible to conserve electrical energy. Here is what is discussed: 1. BENEFITS OF DAYLIGHT, 2. PROJECT TYPES THAT BENEFIT FROM DAYLIGHT, 3. DAYLIGHTING ECONOMICS, 4. SYSTEM INTEGRATION, 5. MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT POTENTIAL, 6. GLAZING ORIENTATION, 7. GLAZING CHARACTERISTICS, 8. QUANTITY OF GLAZING, 9. GLARE AND CONTRAST CONTROL, 10. ACTIVE DAYLIGHTING, 11. PHYSICAL MODELING, 12. COMPUTER SIMULATION, 13. GLOSSARY OF LIGHTING TERMS.

To complement the critical and objective view gleaned from the study of some sixty buildings, this design manual has been developed to provide a more synthetic approach to the principles which lie behind successful daylight design. These principles are illustrated with examples drawn from the case study buildings. The emphasis throughout has been on practical methods to improve design, rather than techniques studied for any intrinsic interest. The book provides the necessary tools to assist the designer to provide well daylit interiors, and shows that good daylight design is not a restriction on architectural expression but, on the contrary, acts as an inspiration and foundation for good architecture.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, lighting engineers nd architectural engineers interested in daylighting design for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. BENEFITS OF DAYLIGHT 2. PROJECT TYPES THAT BENEFIT FROM DAYLIGHT 3. DAYLIGHTING ECONOMICS 4. SYSTEM INTEGRATION 5. MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT POTENTIAL 6. GLAZING ORIENTATION 7. GLAZING CHARACTERISTICS 8. QUANTITY OF GLAZING 9. GLARE AND CONTRAST CONTROL 10. ACTIVE DAYLIGHTING 11. PHYSICAL MODELING 12. COMPUTER SIMULATION 13. GLOSSARY OF LIGHTING TERMS.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in daylighting of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES, 2. DAYLIGHTING.

This title deals with the many advantages associated to the use of natural light, comparing architectural experiences, technological devices and calculation methods. It provides an introduction to the problems and solutions of enhancing and conveying the right dose of daylight inside buildings, giving attention to energy savings and visual comfort

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in sustainable design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. THE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CHALLENGE, 2. THE SIX PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, 3. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZATION OF SITE POTENTIAL, 4. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE, 5. PRINCIPLE: PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WATER, 6. PRINCIPLE: SELECTION AND USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS, 7. PRINCIPLE: ENHANCEMENT OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTA QUALITY, 8. OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, 9. AN AFTERWORD: HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS COURSE.

In a unique design-manual format that includes ample illustrations and white space for sketches and notes, Ander shows readers how to embrace the light with architectural design. From evaluation to execution, the book is a veritable catalog of daylighting strategies, materials, methods of construction, and significant technological advances.