Michael Zaretsky s Precedents in Zero-Energy Design is such an
important book it will help readers recognize that design comes
before technology and renewable energy systems alone can t solve
the problems we face John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of
Architecture and ecoMOD Project Director, University of
Virginia
The world is currently facing an environmental crisis and as
anyone interested in sustainable or zero-energy design knows the
design and building industries have the potential to significantly
reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the globe.
The Solar Decathlon is an international event in which
universities from around the world compete in the design and
construction of a one-bedroom, zero-energy house. This book
provides an in-depth, yet accessible analysis of the architecture
and passive design strategies of the houses in the 2007 Solar
Decathlon. These houses are the result of thousands of hours of
research and development from twenty universities around the world.
Divided into three parts, the book provides:
- an initial section investigating the architecture, passive
design and systems layout of the twenty houses;
- a diagrammatic comparison of the architecture and passive
design characteristics of each of the twenty houses in order of
ranking by the Architecture, Comfort Zone and overall scores
received in the competition;
- a deep analysis of the relationship between architecture,
passive design and mechanical systems design as compared to the
rankings received in the various contests. This analysis considers
the decisions made by the competing teams and highlights the
success of the design strategies employed.
Students, educators, practitioners and researchers of
architecture, design and engineering will find this an informative
and inspirational book. It examines the relationship between design
and environmental principles and provides invaluable insight into
some of the most innovative, off-the-grid and zero-energy houses in
the world.
With a Foreword by John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of
Architecture and ecoMOD Project Director, University of
Virginia
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