Architecture & Passive Design

Passive energy-saving technology uses non-mechanical equipment interventions to reduce a building’s energy consumption. This book selects various cases to analyze their energy-saving features and shows readers some of the most representative passive energy-saving technologies at present, including rational orientation, building construction, building envelope, openings for natural ventilation, etc. It leads readers to have a comprehensive view of passive architecture, from programming to design.

James Mary O’connor was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. James received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Trinity College in Dublin, his Diploma in Architecture from the Dublin Institute of Technology, and his Master of Architecture from UCLA. As Principal-in-Charge, James has provided spirited design and project management for residential, academic, and mixed-use urban projects. Over the past 15 years, James has taught design studio, lectured, and has been invited as a guest critic at UCLA, USC, SCI-Arc, University of Calgary, Alberta, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Tianjin University School of Architecture, China, and Tongji University School of Architecture, Shanghai, China.