Sun, Wind, and Light: Architectural Design Strategies
3rd Edition • By G. Z. Brown & Mark DeKay
Sun, Wind, and Light is a foundational architectural design reference that
explains how buildings can respond intelligently to climate using passive strategies.
Widely adopted in architecture schools and professional practice, the book presents
clear methods for harnessing solar energy, wind, and daylight to improve comfort,
reduce energy demand, and support sustainable design.
Through more than 150 proven design strategies and over 1,000 diagrams, the authors
bridge environmental theory with real-world architectural application, making complex
climate-responsive concepts practical and actionable.
Product Details
- Title: Sun, Wind, and Light: Architectural Design Strategies
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Authors: G. Z. Brown; Mark DeKay
- Publisher: Wiley
- ISBN-13: 9780470945780
- ISBN-10: 0470945788
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 432
- Publication Date: February 4, 2014
- Price: $79.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping
Key Features
- Passive design strategies for heating, cooling, and daylighting
- Climate-specific guidance adaptable to global regions
- Over 1,000 diagrams supporting studio and professional use
- Low-energy and net-zero concepts grounded in building science
- Architecture-focused rather than engineering-heavy explanations
Topics Covered (Highlights)
- Climate and site analysis
- Solar geometry and shading strategies
- Passive heating and cooling systems
- Daylighting and natural ventilation
- Building envelope design
- Energy modeling fundamentals
- Climate-responsive architectural form
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Overview
A classic architecture textbook that translates climate science into clear,
practical design strategies for energy-efficient and comfortable buildings.
Who Should Use This Book?
- Architecture and environmental design students
- Practicing architects and designers
- Faculty teaching sustainable design studios
- Professionals focused on passive and low-energy buildings
- Urban designers and climate-responsive planners
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FAQs
- Is this a textbook or a professional reference?
Both. It is widely used in architecture schools and also relied on by practicing architects and designers.
- Does this book focus on sustainable design?
Yes. It emphasizes passive heating, cooling, daylighting, and climate-responsive architectural strategies.
- Is it suitable for beginners in architecture?
Yes. Concepts are explained visually and progressively, making it accessible to students while still valuable for professionals. - Does it include real-world design examples?
Yes. The book includes diagrams, case-based strategies, and climate-specific design guidance. - Is this edition still relevant today?
Yes. The principles of passive design, climate analysis, and energy efficiency remain foundational to modern sustainable architecture. - Is this the official Wiley edition?
Yes. BooksGoat supplies verified, original Wiley-published copies only.
Design better buildings by working with climate—not against it—with
Sun, Wind, and Light.
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