101 Rules of Thumb for Low Energy Architecture: For Low Energy Architecture

by Huw Heywood

101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low energy architecture in a fresh, intuitive way. In an area where ever-changing technology and complex legislation and can cloud the designer’s thought-processes, this book encourages the designer to think clearly and intuitively about the fundamentals of low energy buildings. With reliable, simple rules of thumb that will provide new ideas and refresh the designer’s palette, each page focuses on a single piece of advice or guidance along with a clear hand-drawn illustration, while there are also plenty of tips and more detailed information for those who wish to dig deeper. The emphasis is on passive low-energy principles, and the rules of thumb cover all the design fundamentals from site and location to orientation and form, peppered with some which will help the designer to think ‘outside the box’ about the design process itself.

Genres: Architecture

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Huw Heywood is an architect and Principal Lecturer at Portsmouth School of Architecture in the UK. Huw has lived and worked in the UK, Germany, Hong Kong, Shanghai and the USA. His specialism is low energy-use architecture and he teaches environmental and sustainable design at both undergraduate and postraduate levels. 101 Rules if Thumb for Low Energy Architecture, published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA Publishing) is Huw's first book.

Reviews

[WhatNarjesReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

به شدت مفید و غنی ، برای آشنایی و مرور مسائل تاثیرگذار بر معماری پایدار و کم انرژی، به خصوص برای دانشجوهای معماری.

[Daniel Acosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compré este libro para que me ayudara con un proyecto de vivienda sustentable y no me decepcionó para nada. Realmente tal como dice el título, son reglas muy básicas pero realmente útiles que abren la pauta para que sigas investigando. Si algo no te quedó lo suficiente claro con las ilustraciones (que también incluye el libro para cada regla) puedes hacer uso de las notas técnicas al final del libro, pero perfectamente se puede prescindir de ellas. Completamente recomendado para estudiantes de arquitectura c:

[Marcos Martínez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merece la pena leerlo. Las claves vienen en forma gráfica y con poco texto. Entendible para todos los niveles. Al final del libro hay unas cuantas páginas más técnicas pero de las que se puede prescindir a menos que quieras profundizar más en la materia. Un buen libro de consulta, necesario para todo el que diga ser arquitecto.

[Karim Faramawy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great, wide and informative start for architects who want to observe the world of green buildings and environmental design.
Although it's not deep and not going too much into details but it's a very rich and beneficial to direct you for further readings in that field.

[Sula · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good starting point for people interested in green design, with simple and clear points. The back of the book contains some more detailed points and references for those who want to find out a bit more. It is ideal to pick up and flick through with its concise principles, each with a diagram.

[Gonzalo Seriche · Rating 5 out of 5]

El libro es bastante bueno para entender los porque de los diseños de las casas modernas. Me ayudó bastante para sostener mi posición sobre la ubicación de la actual casa en construcción y de las futuras estructuras de mi terreno.

[Noelia Rebollo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Está bien como recopilación de conceptos: 101 reglas, cada una de ellas explicadas con texto conciso (página izquierda) e infografia (página derecha). Pero como el propio título del libro indica, es muy básico. Aunque, reitero, está bien tenerlo para consultarlo rápidamente cuando haga falta

[Satvinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great starting point for learning about global passive strategies. Informative and enjoyable. Some lovely illustrations too.

[Nazirah Z. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, common ideas used in design to overcome climate related issues.

[Sarah Al-Jishi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear and straightforward tips, and he included a very helpful reference and comments at the end of the chapters.
I recommend this simple book for every architect and designer.

[Barry O'sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short and concise. Nothing new really.

[Suilim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Facil de leer gracias a sus secciones, sus pequeños párrafos y sus diagramas. Además tiene un tamaño perfecto para llevar a todas partes! 100% recomendado