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certainty that they can adeptly navigate their way around a solar power system. That is the true beauty
of Solar Power in Building Design: a gem of a book for even armchair wannabe experts.
DR. LANCE WILLIAMS
Executive Director
US Green Building Council
Los Angeles chapter

I think the best way to summarize Solar Power in Building Design is “more than you thought you
needed to know.” Dr. Gevorkian has covered many areas of the solar power design in a manner that
allows the reader to really have a remarkable, practical understanding of solar renewable energy as
it now exists in North America. Anyone getting into the business should really consider this book as
a “must read,” a super primer for a thorough understanding of the industry. In addition to covering
the historical perspective, the book reflects a fresh perspective of the future direction of where the
industry will be in 25 years.
In addition to magnificent coverage of technology issues, the reader is introduced to the critical
underlying intricacies of capital assets management such as long functioning life and specificity of
unique factors that must be taken into account for financial analysis. In addition the book skillfully
covers asset profiling economics for the present and future and reflects a unique perspective as to
how solar power cogeneration fits into the energy needs of the future.
Congratulations for another fine scholarly work!
GENE BECK
President
EnviroTech Financial, Inc.

I have never before enjoyed reading a technology book that could deliver so much information down
to the core without once becoming boring and complicated.
The book takes the reader through the challenges of solar energy technology, engineering, and design
and its applications, providing every detail and an in-depth perspective from the basic to the most
complex issues.
Although it has been written for solar energy professionals, this book is a resource for anyone inter-
ested in solar energy technologies as Dr. Gevorkian has described the concepts of solar power engi-
neering and design precisely and clearly.
The highly informative diagrams and illustrations with each chapter help in understanding the
dynamics of solar power.
I also strongly recommend Solar Power in Building Design as a standard curriculum and guide on
renewable energy for architectural and engineering schools and colleges as a resource for students.

DR. FARHAT IQBAL
President
Silica Solar LLC

The passion of the author in preservation of our ecological system, and in renewable energy in par-
ticular, is obvious in the pages of this scholarly text. His knowledge in the subject matter of solar
energy is evidenced in the clear presentation that can be understood by the general populace, yet
technological experts will appreciate the in-depth discussions.