Photovoltaics and Architecture

Randall Thomas

Spon Press, 2001 - Architecture - 155 pages

Photovoltaic systems (PVs) produce electricity directly from solar radiation and are becoming more widespread as their advantages become apparent. This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings, giving designers a good idea of the variety and flexibility of PVs and of their design and aesthetic potential. Seven contemporary case studies illustrate the use and application of photovoltaic systems.

About the author

Thomas is affiliated with Max Fordham & Partners.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Photovoltaics and Architecture
• Editor: Randall Thomas
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Spon Press, 2001
• ISBN: 0415231825, 9780415231824
• Length: 155 pages
• Subjects: Architecture / Methods & Materials; Science / Energy; Technology & Engineering / Electrical; Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / General