Solar Control & Shading Devices

Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1957. First edition. Hardcover. Good- to good+condition. Oblong Octavo. [6] 201 [1]pp. Original black cloth with gilt lettering on spine, in original, color-illustrated dustjacket, blue lettering on spine. Profusely illustrated with striking b/w photographs, architectural and technical drawings throughout.

"A new and important aspect of architecture in terms ofestetics and economy is the field of sun-control in residential, business, and school buildings. In this volume the Olgyay brothers review the previously known architectural principles of solar analysis and control, and add to this the sound (truncated) scholarship of their own research in climatology as well as the fresh, original contributions of their brilliant career as practicing architects. The first sections of the book discuss the role of shading devices as architectural elements, the technical considerations in the design of solar protection, and the practical applications of shading methods. The last part contains over one hundred examples of solar-control devices in existing buildings, illustrated and evaluated." (Publisher).

Dustjacket with some wear along edges, particularly one 3/4" square chip at head of spine.Slightly rubbed and sunned at spine. Binding with light wear along edges. (Inventory #: 54673)