FORM FOLLOWS ENERGY

Using natural forces to maximize performance

How can energy design strategies maximize energy performance and at the same time create new architectural qualities?

Form follows energy will help you build an understanding of the underlying physical laws of nature governing energy use in buildings and show how these can be used in the design of high performance buildings.

The text is illustrated with many examples from research and practice, in which Brian Cody draws on 30 years experience as an engineer and university professor. His designs have been developed in collaboration with many well-known international architectural firms, including Coop Himmelb(l)au, OMA, DMAA, David Chipperfield, MVRDV and Zaha Hadid.