Synergistic Design of Sustainable Built Environments.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Built Environment -- 1.3 Climate-Responsive Architecture -- 1.4 Sustainable Development and Sustainability -- 1.5 Technological (High-Performance) Design Paradigm -- 1.5.1 Technical Approach -- 1.5.2 Regulatory Approach -- 1.5.3 Rating System Approach -- 1.6 Biocentric (Ecological) Design Paradigm -- 1.6.1 Ecological Theories -- 1.6.2 Life Cycle Assessment -- 1.6.3 Systems Approach -- 1.7 Synergistic Design -- References -- Chapter 2 Climate and Thermal Comfort -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Earth and Its Atmosphere -- 2.3 Solar Radiation -- 2.4 Global Climate -- 2.5 Climate and Its Classification -- 2.6 Elements of Climates -- 2.6.1 Temperature and Humidity -- 2.6.2 Cloud and Sunshine -- 2.6.3 Irradiation -- 2.6.4 Wind -- 2.6.5 Precipitation -- 2.7 Solar Geometry -- 2.8 Thermal Comfort -- 2.8.1 Thermal Balance of Human Body -- 2.8.2 Parameters of Thermal Comfort -- 2.8.3 Thermoregulation -- 2.8.4 Thermal Neutrality -- 2.9 Environmental Indices and Comfort Zone -- 2.10 Cooling and Heating Degree-Days -- References -- Chapter 3 Thermal Environment Design Strategies -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Passive Design Strategies -- 3.2.1 Bioclimatic Analysis -- 3.2.2 Passive Solar Heating -- 3.2.3 Passive Thermal Mass -- 3.2.4 Comfort Ventilation -- 3.2.5 Evaporative Cooling -- 3.3 Hybrid (Low Energy) Design Strategies -- 3.3.1 Earth-Sheltered Design -- 3.3.2 Solar Chimney -- 3.3.3 Night Flush Cooling -- 3.3.4 Passive Downdraft Cooling -- 3.3.5 Passive Radiant Cooling -- 3.4 Thermal Behavior of the Built Environment -- 3.4.1 Thermo-Physical Properties -- 3.4.2 Sol-Sir Temperature (Tsa) -- 3.4.3 Space Heating Requirements -- 3.4.4 Space Cooling Requirements.

3.4.5 Dynamic Models -- 3.5 Energy-Efficient Active Design Strategies -- 3.5.1 Space Heating Systems -- 3.5.2 Mechanical Ventilation -- 3.5.3 Air Conditioning -- 3.5.4 Radiant Heating and Cooling with DOAS -- 3.6 Solar Control Design -- 3.6.1 High-Performance Glasses -- 3.6.2 External Shading Devices -- References -- Chapter 4 Luminous Environment Design Strategies -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Fundamentals of Light -- 4.2.1 Physics of Light -- 4.2.1.1 Attributes of Light -- 4.2.1.2 Color of Light -- 4.2.1.3 Color of Surfaces -- 4.2.1.4 Transmission of Light -- 4.2.2 Vision -- 4.2.2.1 The Eye and Brain -- 4.2.2.2 Threshold Visual Performance -- 4.2.2.3 Lighting Requirements -- 4.2.2.4 Glare -- 4.2.3 Daylight Availability -- 4.2.3.1 Sky Conditions -- 4.3 Daylighting Design Strategies -- 4.3.1 Side Lighting -- 4.3.2 Top Lighting -- 4.3.3 Light-Guiding System -- 4.3.3.1 Light Shelf -- 4.3.3.2 Light-Guiding Shades -- 4.3.3.3 Prismatic Panel -- 4.3.3.4 Light-Guiding Glass -- 4.3.3.5 Laser-Cut Panel -- 4.3.3.6 Anidolic Ceiling -- 4.3.3.7 Anidolic Zenithal Openings -- 4.3.3.8 Anidolic Solar Blinds -- 4.3.3.9 Zenithal Light-Guiding Glass with Holographic Optical Elements -- 4.3.4 Light Transmission System -- 4.4 Daylight Prediction Methods -- 4.4.1 IESNA Lumen Method -- 4.4.2 Daylight Factor Method -- 4.4.3 Computer Modeling -- 4.4.4 Climate-Based Daylight Modeling (CBDM) -- 4.4.5 Physical Modeling -- 4.5 Electric Lighting as a Supplement to Daylighting -- 4.5.1 Electric Lighting Control -- References -- Chapter 5 Renewable Energy -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Energy -- 5.2.1 Forms of Energy -- 5.2.2 Sources of Energy -- 5.2.3 Cogeneration or Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems -- 5.2.4 Plug Load -- 5.3 Solar Energy -- 5.3.1 Solar Thermal Systems -- 5.3.2 Photovoltaic Systems -- 5.4 Wind Energy -- 5.4.1 Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT).

5.4.2 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) -- 5.5 Other Renewables -- 5.5.1 Biomass -- 5.5.2 Geothermal Energy -- 5.5.3 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell -- 5.5.4 Hydropower -- 5.6 Energy Storage and Smart Grid -- 5.6.1 Electrochemical Storage -- 5.6.2 Mechanical Storage -- 5.6.3 Chemical Storage -- 5.6.4 Phase Change Materials -- 5.6.5 Smart Grid -- References -- Chapter 6 Design Case Studies -- 6.1 Introduction: Background and Driving Forces -- 6.2 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center, Honolulu, Hawaii (Zone 1A Very Hot Humid, COTE 2017) -- 6.2.1 Design Intentions -- 6.2.2 Climate and Site -- 6.2.3 Daylight and Thermal Design -- 6.2.4 Energy Systems -- 6.2.5 Sustainable Thinking -- 6.3 Stanford University Central Energy Facility, Stanford (Zone 3C Warm Marine, COTE 2017) -- 6.3.1 Design Intentions -- 6.3.2 Climate and Site -- 6.3.3 Daylight and Thermal Design -- 6.3.4 Energy Systems -- 6.3.5 Sustainable Thinking -- 6.4 Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building, Portland (Zone 4C Mixed Marine, COTE 2016) -- 6.4.1 Design Intentions -- 6.4.2 Climate and Site -- 6.4.3 Daylight and Thermal Design -- 6.4.4 Energy Systems -- 6.4.5 Sustainable Thinking -- 6.5 National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado (Zone 5B Cool Dry, COTE 2011) -- 6.5.1 Design Intentions -- 6.5.2 Climate and Site -- 6.5.3 Daylight and Thermal Design -- 6.5.4 Energy Systems -- 6.5.5 Sustainable Thinking -- 6.6 University of Wyoming - Visual Arts Facility, Laramie, Wyoming (Zone 6B - Cold Dry, COTE 2016) -- 6.6.1 Design Intentions -- 6.6.2 Climate and Site -- 6.6.3 Daylight and Thermal Design -- 6.6.4 Energy Systems -- 6.6.5 Sustainable Thinking -- References -- Chapter 7 Climate Data and Sun-Path Diagrams -- 7.1 Introduction -- References -- Index.

This book is a practical tool or handbook for architects, building professionals, researchers and students that explains and demonstrates how design wisdom of passive solar architecture can be integrated with the best of modern technological advancement to create sustainable and regenerative designed humane architecture.

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