Thermal Analysis and Design of Passive Solar Buildings

Discover the essential guide to sustainable architecture with Thermal Analysis and Design of Passive Solar Buildings by A. K. Athienitis, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd. This comprehensive volume spans 296 pages and provides a thorough step-by-step approach for building engineers and physicists alike.

The book delves into two critical areas: optimizing the use of solar energy and thermal storage, alongside effectively sizing auxiliary heating and cooling systems. Athienitis emphasizes the importance of integrating optimal thermal control within passive solar designs, making this text invaluable for those committed to environmental science and renewable energy solutions in architecture.

Whether you are involved in structural engineering or simply interested in alternative energy technologies, this book will equip you with the knowledge and methods necessary to create efficient solar buildings that harmonize with nature.