Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design, by Pablo La Roche
LaRoche has updated a book which was outstanding to begin with. In the 3rd edition, he expands on his complete treatment of climate responsive environmental design by adding the salient points of natural lighting and daylight harvesting, for energy reasons but also for the human experience. When you add this to the careful explanation and analysis of climate change, carbon neutral design (with examples), explanations of climate metrics, human comfort, detailed solar design (including sunpath, shading devices and software), passive cooling and his research at UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona, the Lyle Center and Arcadis you have a book with a complete basis for design and examples of how to design beyond the standard solutions.
LaRoche addresses both existing buildings and new construction, embodied and operational energy. He builds on the work of the pioneers he worked with and the current state of the art. Included are classic diagrams and plots which explain principles clearly, plus discussions and examples of new software and metrics.
There is a focus on the Architecture part of Carbon-Neutral Design. That includes engineering, but also delves into form, the human experience, purpose and delight. It goes beyond entirely deterministic calculations into creative design and systems, with blue sky examples such as his Cnidaria Halitus solution that includes providing drinking water through solar forms and processes.
This book provides an outstanding basis for understanding Carbon-Neutral Design in the classic forms of Architecture, but also provides inspiration and examples of projects which go beyond the basics and probe the limits of the forms we can use from the personal scale to the community, exploring energy conservation and passive forms of generation and regeneration. Highly recommended.
Marc Schiler, Professor Emeritus, USC Architecture
The book: Carbon Neutral Architectural Design authored by Prof Pablo M. La Roche, is so interesting that it is almost impossible not to read it.
It is a must-read book highly recommended to all building professionals, including architects, civil engineers, energy and environmental experts, and, of course, all students following building related studies.
It addresses issues related to the environmental and energy performance of buildings in a very clear and comprehensive way. It provides insights, precise engineering and scientific explanations, and solutions on almost all aspects defining the environmental quality of our buildings.
The book addresses in a very precise and scientific way issues related to regional and global climate change and its impact on buildings, the Design of buildings based on climatic considerations, Carbon Neutral Architecture, Passive Solar Heating, and Natural cooling based on natural solutions, daylight, and thermal comfort.
Considering the urgent need to minimize the use of conventional energy and the corresponding greenhouse gas emissions, properly designed carbon neutral buildings, are a must. Designers and decision makers should understand, digest and employ in practice, the science and engineering related to the built environment; they must apply proper methodologies and design principles to assess, evaluate and optimise the energy and environmental impact of buildings providing the best possible health and comfort conditions to the tenants.
The book by Pablo M. La Roche is among the very rare documents that address the topic in such a complete, scientific, and precise way. It provides the proper knowledge in a very well organised and comprehensive manner and succeeds to inform and educate the reader on everything he needs to know about modern ecological, bioclimatic and zero carbon buildings.
It is highly recommended to all building professionals and students.
Mat Santamouris
.
Scientia Professor
Anita Lawrence Chair High Performance Architecture
School Built Environment
Faculty Art Design and Architecture
University New South Wales
Sydney Australia
Mobile +61404134975
m.santamouris@unsw.edu.au
Web : msantamouris.blogspot.com
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https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/built-environmen t/our-research/clusters-groups/high-performance-architecture/staff-hdr-studen ts
Editor in Chief Journal Energy and Buildings
Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design
This seminal book is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for architects, designers, and building professionals. Written in clear and accessible language, it explores cutting-edge building strategies, including climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience, site design, building form and envelope design, and passive and nature-based cooling, heating, and daylighting.
This book is more than just a resource; it is a call to action, driving real-world change in the built environment on a global scale. Design the future, its happening now, and its carbon neutral.
Edward Mazria FAIA FRAIC
Founder of Architecture 2030
Recipient of the 2021 AIA Gold Medal
Pablo brings decades of expertise in sustainable building design, drawing from his extensive experience as both an educator and architect. His work spans theoretical knowledge, experimental research, and practical applications, resulting in a range of successful sustainable building projects at various scales. This book distills the essence of his vast knowledge and experience. As an architecture faculty member, I have integrated this book as a key resource in my lectures, and it has always been well-received by students. The book not only covers the theoretical aspects of carbon emissions and sustainable design principles but also features an array of diagrams, idea sketches, and real-life case studies from both students and architectural firms. These elements offer invaluable guidance to students and architectural designers, helping them transform their concepts into practical designs.
Dongwoo (Jason) Yeom, Faculty of Architecture, The Design School, Arizona State University
The third edition of Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design by Pablo M. La Roche is a comprehensive and timely update to an essential resource for architects and designers committed to sustainable building practices. This edition builds on the solid foundation of its predecessors, offering new insights and expanded content that reflect the latest advancements in the field. The book provides practical strategies for achieving CO2 reductions, with a strong focus on controlling energy flows through the building envelope and utilizing passive cooling and heating techniques. With a fresh cover and a strategic blending of methods and tools within all chapters, this new edition is one of the most up-to-date resources for anyone interested in sustainable environmental design in architecture. Hand sketches, curated diagrams and illustrations, computational simulations, and real building photos offer a plethora of visual stimuli that facilitate understanding of often complex concepts.
One of the standout features of this edition is its emphasis on embodied carbon and the introduction of new chapters on daylighting and nature-based cooling. With these additions, La Roche addresses the growing importance of considering the entire lifecycle of buildings, from construction to operation, in reducing carbon emissions, and introduces qualitative aspects of design relative to occupant experience and well-being.
La Roche's expertise shines through in the detailed explanations and numerous examples that illustrate the application of numerous building strategies in both new constructions and existing buildings. Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for architects and designers who are passionate about creating environmentally responsible buildings, as well as perfect for equipping a class of undergraduate or graduate students with the necessary textbook to navigate the complexities of environmental systems in architectural design. La Roche's clear writing style, combined with the book's comprehensive coverage and practical insights, makes it a must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the built environment.
Mili Kyropoulou
Assistant Professor
University of Houston
The book: Carbon Neutral Architectural Design authored by Prof Pablo M. La Roche, is so interesting that it is almost impossible not to read it.
It is a must-read book highly recommended to all building professionals, including architects, civil engineers, energy and environmental experts, and, of course, all students following building related studies.
It addresses issues related to the environmental and energy performance of buildings in a very clear and comprehensive way. It provides insights, precise engineering and scientific explanations, and solutions on almost all aspects defining the environmental quality of our buildings.
The book addresses in a very precise and scientific way issues related to regional and global climate change and its impact on buildings, the Design of buildings based on climatic considerations, Carbon Neutral Architecture, Passive Solar Heating, and Natural cooling based on natural solutions, daylight, and thermal comfort.
Considering the urgent need to minimize the use of conventional energy and the corresponding greenhouse gas emissions, properly designed carbon neutral buildings, are a must. Designers and decision makers should understand, digest and employ in practice, the science and engineering related to the built environment; they must apply proper methodologies and design principles to assess, evaluate and optimise the energy and environmental impact of buildings providing the best possible health and comfort conditions to the tenants.
The book by Pablo M. La Roche is among the very rare documents that address the topic in such a complete, scientific, and precise way. It provides the proper knowledge in a very well organised and comprehensive manner and succeeds to inform and educate the reader on everything he needs to know about modern ecological, bioclimatic and zero carbon buildings.
It is highly recommended to all building professionals and students.
Mat Santamouris
.
Scientia Professor
Anita Lawrence Chair High Performance Architecture
School Built Environment
Faculty Art Design and Architecture
University New South Wales
Sydney Australia
Mobile +61404134975
m.santamouris@unsw.edu.au
Web : msantamouris.blogspot.com
https://www.ada.unsw.edu.au/our-people/mattheos-santamouris
https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/built-environmen t/our-research/clusters-groups/high-performance-architecture/research
https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/built-environmen t/our-research/clusters-groups/high-performance-architecture/staff-hdr-studen ts
Editor in Chief Journal Energy and Buildings
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