Photovoltaics in Buildings - A Design Handbook for Architects and Engineers (Paperback)

The integration of photovoltaics (PV) into buildings goes beyond energy saving by providing a clean and elegant way of actually generating electricity. There are already numerous successful examples and rapid technological improvements promise expansion of PV's present niche market to that of a major energy provider of the 21st century. This handbook is the outcome of a five year programme which took place under the auspices of the International Energy Agency. Architects and solar experts from 13 countries addressed the wide range of engineering and architectural issues involved in the successful integration of PV into buildings. It demonstrates how to maximise the overall solar contribution to the building; integrate PV effectively with the building structure; clarify the relationship of PV with other elements of the building's energy system; optimise the system economics. It forms a thorough design guide that covers all aspects if the subject and will enable all building designers, engineers and property owners to make the integration of PV into buildings an architecturally appealing and energetically effective option.

General

Imprint:	Earthscan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1996
First published:	1996
Editors:	Thomas Erge
Authors:	Friedrich Sick
Dimensions:	280 x 210mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	294
ISBN-13:	978-1-84971-192-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84971-192-5
Barcode:	9781849711920

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