"Energy-conscious architecture is produced by a state of mind—a commitment—supported by a solid understanding of the basic principles that govern the energy performance of buildings and the technologies that enable buildings to function."
—from the monograph

Architects have innumerable opportunities to positively affect energy-related factors. Learn more about approaches that emphasize energy-conscious design in NCARB's recently updated monograph.

Features

• The monograph provides a comprehensive view of energy-conscious architecture by looking at technical and institutional issues, with suggestions for design methodology and appropriate tools.
• Included are discussions about energy basics, as well as the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their application to architecture.
• Several examples of energy-conscious projects are offered, including the Debis Tower of Berlin's Potsdamer Platz redevelopment site.

Author
Carl Stein, FAIA, is a founding partner of Stein White Nelligan, LLC, a firm which has completed numerous civic and residential buildings with sustainable and energy-conscious considerations. Stein currently teaches a design studio in the School of Architecture at CCNY.

Continuing Education and Cost Information
Monograph and Quiz:
10 CEHs in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) and Sustainable Design (SD)
$250 ($150 for current NCARB Record holders)
76 pages
Published 1993; second printing 2001