James & James (Science Publishers)
£55.00
ISBN 1 873936-88-5.¶
It also shows that good daylight design is not a restriction on architectural expression – on the contrary. It is more likely to act as an inspiration and foundation for good architecture.
The book begins with a historical overview against the background of climate, building use and cultural values. It demonstrates the great impact that the provision of daylight within a building has had upon architectural expression and meaning, at all levels.
The book moves logically from geographical location, to the site and form of the building, room design and detailed design of the windows. It also includes chapters on refurbishment of existing buildings, artificial lighting controls and advanced daylighting systems. This is supplemented by a reference section including the necessary design data, tools available (both manual and computer-based) and post-occupancy evaluation procedures.
Daylight design of buildings is aimed at architects, building designers and building engineers and covers both newbuild and refurbishment projects. The book compliments the critical and objective view from the study of the sixty buildings presented in Daylight performance of buildings also published by James & James.
Source
Building Sustainable Design
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