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The wealth of information and the abundance of resources contained in this volume will establish it
as an encyclopedia for solar energy design.
Congratulation for a great landmark work! Save our planet! Keep it green!
EMILY LUK, M.D.

Dr. Gevorkian’s Solar Power in Building Design is a very well written, scientifically sound, and techno-
logically proficient book that should appeal to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, and
laypersons alike. It is written in a simple, easy-to-read, and straightforward style that introduces the the-
ory and then delves, immediately, into the practicalities. It is also replete with suitable illustrations.
Energy is crucial for economic growth, but, as it now exists, extracts a heavy price in terms of environ-
mental degradation. Solar energy offers an attractive mitigation here, albeit partially. But then, in an age
of almost universal concerns about energy and environment, the fact is that a wide gulf separates our
awareness of the need to use solar power and our familiarity with the nuts and bolts of harnessing this
power. Dr. Gevorkian’s book bridges that and can therefore be as much a resource for the solar energy
professionals as for the solar energy enthusiasts as well as curious onlookers.
DR. PAL POORNA, M.S., M.B.A., PH.D.
Chair
Physical Science
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

It is an honor to be asked to review your latest book Solar Power in Building Design.
This book is systematically and simply presented to acquaint any student with the procedures nec-
essary to incorporate solar power in the design of buildings.
The book covers straightforward delineation from basic physics through technologies, design, and
implementation and culminates in an appreciation of our environment, and diminishing our depend-
ence on fossil fuels, while punctuating the ultimate economics involved in preserving our planet.
The capturing of solar energy has been around for a long time, and educating the people of this planet
as to how to utilize this natural resource remains a paramount task. This book is essentially a com-
prehensive educational resource and a design reference manual that offers the reader an opportunity
to learn about the entire spectrum of solar power technology with remarkable ease. The book is a
magnificent accomplishment.
WILLIAM NONA
Architect
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

The author has provided very comprehensive material in the field of photovoltaic and solar systems
in the text, starting from the basic knowledge on silicon technology, solar cell processing, and mod-
ule manufacturing to the cutting edge and most aesthetically pleasing BIPV (building-integration
photovoltaic) systems and installations. The content given has all the necessary tools and informa-
tion to optimize solar system designs and integration. To all professionals interested in having a thor-
ough knowledge in photovoltaic systems design, integration, and engineering, this book is a must.

FRANK C. PAO
Chairman Atlantis Energy Systems, Inc.