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What really makes a high–performance, energy–efficient building? "Sustainable design is about developing buildings and urban spaces that are tuned to their context. . . . Any building that carries claims to be recognized as 'great architecture' should also qualify as a high–performance building." –From High–Performance Building How do we judge the success of a sustainable building? We shouldn't just reward good intentions based on the building design, argues Vidar Lerum in High– Performance Building; we must look at the evidence of the actual performance of architectural objects "as built." High–Performance Building gives architects a practical guide to excellent, sustainable design, showing how to analyze and evaluate the buildings "as built." Taking a hands–on view of sustainability, the author provides designers with specific benchmarks for high performance and energy efficiency. Utilizing the latest methods for analysis of climate responsive design, he asks: * Where does a building that claims to be "green" or "sustainable" check in on a scale relative to benchmark buildings of the same type? * How does the building contribute to a sustainable development in its demand for energy and natural materials? * Does the building provide a high level of thermal comfort to its users? To illustrate, Lerum takes the reader on an on–site tour of seven buildings around the world that exemplify these standards. Ranging from the west coast of Greenland to the Sonoran Desert, the buildings are examined as physical, built objects. For additional perspectives, the author interviews the architects and speaks with engineers, owners, and users. At the sites, something unexpected often shows up. The author's work reveals unknown or hidden features, characteristics, or details. By understanding what works and what does not in notable buildings around the world, High–Performance Building enables architects to discover the challenges and opportunities in their own designs, whether simple residences or large commercial structures.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments. PART 1: METHODS. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Climate Conditions. Chapter 3. Documents. Chapter 4. Performance By Design. Chapter 5. As Built. Chapter 6. What If? Chapter 7. Summary of Part One. PART 2: BULDINGS. Chapter 8. In Nature. Chapter 9. Grounded. Chapter 10. Light Breezes. Chapter 11. Tall and Clear. Chapter 12. Italian Light House. Chapter 13. Green Feds. Chapter 14. Urban Mesa. Chapter 15. Summary of Part Two. References. Photography and Illustration Credits. Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780471775355
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 258 mm
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Weight: 880 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0471775355
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2007
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Width: 202 mm


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