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Focal Press EPFL Press - Architectural Integration of Solar Thermal Systems

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Description

Solar thermal systems are technologically mature and cost effective, yet they remain underutilized in modern building design. This book addresses a major barrier to widespread adoption: the low architectural design quality of building-integrated thermal systems. By focusing on how these systems are incorporated into structures, the text explores how improving design quality can drive technology use more effectively than price drops or technical improvements alone. Drawing lessons from the development of photovoltaics, this work examines how better integration leads to higher adoption rates. It provides a deep look into how solar thermal collectors can be mounted and integrated into architectural projects to help reduce fossil fuel consumption. This is an essential resource for architects and designers looking to bridge the gap between renewable energy technology and high-quality building aesthetics.

Key Features

Explores the relationship between architectural design quality and the adoption of solar thermal technologies.

Analyzes how improving integration can increase technology use more than technical advances or price reductions.

Addresses the challenge of reducing fossil fuel consumption through better building design.

Provides insights into the mounting and integration of solar thermal collectors within architectural frameworks.

Uses lessons learned from photovoltaic integration to inform better solar thermal design strategies.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
19 October 2011
Listed Since
08 November 2010

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