Huw Heywood, an architect and Principal Lecturer, brings a wealth of international experience to his focus on low-energy architecture. His teaching and writing are dedicated to environmental and sustainable design principles. Heywood's work emphasizes practical, rule-of-thumb approaches for creating energy-efficient buildings. His foundational book offers accessible guidance for professionals and enthusiasts alike on reducing architectural energy consumption through thoughtful design.
101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low-energy architecture in a fresh,intuitive way. Where ever-changing technology and complex legislation can cloudthe designer's thought-process, this book equips you with the fundamentals youneed to minimise CO2 emissions, design for low-energy use and workwith, not against, the forces of nature.