101 Rules of Thumb for Low-Energy Architecture

by Huw Heywood

Buildings and construction are a major contributor to the climate and biodiversity emergency. They account for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is more important than ever for architects to design responsibly and create low-carbon, low-energy buildings for a sustainable future. 101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low-energy architecture in a fresh, intuitive way. Where ever-changing technology and complex legislation can cloud the designer’s thought-process, this book equips you with the fundamentals you need to minimise CO2 emissions, design for low-energy use and work with, not against, the forces of nature. With reliable, simple rules of thumb, each page focuses on a single piece of guidance along with a clear hand-drawn illustration. 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 ideas to help the designer think outside the box, drawing inspiration from traditional methods, photoperiodic plants, and the black-tailed prairie dog. An extended, fully updated narrative bibliography explores the sources in detail and provides a valuable springboard for further study. Applicable throughout the world in any climate region, 101 Rules of Thumb is a global primer to be dipped into at any time as a quick means of re-focusing on what’s important when designing a new or retrofitted low-energy building. The rules

Site and location Orientation and form The low-energy building envelope Carbon free heating, cooling and lighting Passive low-energy principles.

Genres: Architecture

255 pages, Kindle Edition

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.

[Sui · 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