101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low energy architecture in a fresh intuitive way In an area where ever-changing technology & complex legislation & can cloud the designer's thought-processes this book encourages the designer to think clearly & intuitively about the fundamentals of low energy buildings With reliable simple rules of thumb that will provide new ideas & refresh the designer's palette each page focuses on a single piece of advice or guidance along with a clear h&-drawn illustration while there are also plenty of tips & more detailed information for those who wish to dig deeper The emphasis is on passive low-energy principles & the rules of thumb cover all the design fundamentals from site & location to orientation & form peppered with some which will help the designer to think 'outside the box' about the design process itself Applicable throughout the world in any climate region 101 Rules of Thumb is a global primer intended to be dipped into at any time as a quick means of re-focusing on what's important when designing a new or retro-fitted low energy building