Passive and active solar strategies together with the adoption of energy conservation measures and the integration of new materials and technologies can lead to a dramatic reduction of 75-90 per cent in the energy consumption of the buildings. The objective of Task 13 of the IEAs Solar Heating and Cooling Programme was to advance solar building technologies and demonstrate this potential by designing and constructing buildings that met very low energy consumption targets while maintaining a good indoor climate. This revised second edition of this book presents the findings of the Task 13 experts and includes the results of the monitoring programme; conducted to determine the effectives of the techniques and strategies adopted. This new edition also provides a detailed explanation of this research programme in terms of how far the expectations of the Task experts were met and highlights the specific successes and lessons learned from the project.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Engaging ReadBy JaredThis book offers a detailed account of Kyoto and its landscape through the ages; describing the events and people which shaped the city; and Japan as a whole.From Kyotos origins as a Chinese-inspired eternal capital; Stavros shows the reader a city that despite considerable changes to its form and character never lost its place as the primary location in the narrative of Japan.Unlike many other scholarly works; Kyoto is never a burden to read. The quality of the photos and diagrams (mostly the authors own) within the book complement the rich imagery within the text.Kyoto is recommended to any wishing to gain an understanding of the city and its importance in Japanese history.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Succinct; Informative easy to read.By Roland RikkenThis is great piece of literature; well written; easy to understand and full of previously unexplored ideas.Well worth the read.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A history of Kyoto from 800-1600By Lisa KochinskiMatthew Stavros traces the history of Kyoto through eight centuries of urban planning and design. He foregrounds Kyoto as the topic of the book; but far from writing a mere history of buildings; he describes the dynamic relationship between the people of Kyoto and the built environment of their city and its suburbs. Stavros acquaints the reader with the institutions of imperial ritual; the palaces of nobles; the bustling machiya of merchants; and the fortified compounds of warriors.Stavros returns throughout the book to his main themes of monumentality and authority; public authority versus private power; and the relationship between space; place; and authority. These broad themes are balanced by details from primary sources such as diaries; which give personal accounts of demonstrations by armed warrior monks or first-hand descriptions of castle architecture.The many maps and diagrams in this book are one of its great assets. They show how the ideal Kyoto was imagined; and how the real Kyoto failed to live up to the ideal; they show the rise and decline of marketplaces; the reconfiguration of venues of state; and the destruction of the city by warfare.Stavros writing style is clear and incisive. The book is very well-organized with useful summaries at the end of each chapter. I recommend this book for students of Japanese history; and while it is an academic work; I think anyone with an interest in the beautiful city of Kyoto would enjoy reading it.I have two small suggestions. 1) A chronology of the main events in the book would be very helpful. 2) Captions to the many beautiful; color reproductions of folding screens and other illustrations should include the date of production. These are minor points and not enough to take the star rating down from 5.