Building Integrated Photovoltaics : : A Handbook / / Simon Roberts, Nicolò Guariento.

Photovoltaics is one of the most promising technologies for global energy production in the context of the energy crisis and climate change.Photovoltaic modules are now available in such a wide range of forms that nearly all of the usual fl at parts of buildings can be provided with photovoltaic cap...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DGBA Architecture, Design and Arts 2000 - 2014
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Place / Publishing House:Basel : : Birkhäuser, , [2009]
©2009
Year of Publication:2009
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (192 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 2. PV BASICS
  • 3. PV FOR DESIGNERS
  • 4. DESIGN OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE
  • 5. SHADING SYSTEMS
  • 6. RAINSCREEN SYSTEMS
  • 7. STICK-SYSTEM CURTAIN WALLS
  • 8. UNITISED CURTAIN WALLS
  • 9. DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADES
  • 10. ATRIA AND CANOPIES
  • 11. RESIDENTIAL
  • 12. REFURBISHMENT
  • 13. CASE STUDY PERFORMANCE DATA
  • Backmatter