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Eons ago humans cowered from the sun fearing its power as a malevolent God.
Those who learned its rhythms became shaman, bringing the knowledge of the seasons to their peo-
ple. By the end of the twentieth century humankind had harnessed much energy originally derived
from the sun, and buildings sheltered rather than celebrated natural forces.
The twenty-first century brings new opportunities to choose alternative energy sources—or actually
those that were always there. Dr. Gevorkian is a modern-day shaman. In a world where wars are
fought for dinosaur remains, located deep in the earth, Dr. Gevorkian enlightens us on how to pluck
energy from the sky.
Like a magician who has revealed all his secrets, Solar Power in Building Design is the definitive Manual
for just that. Between its covers are all the answers for the application of solar power. If one had to grab
just one book on solar energy prior to ducking into the bomb shelter, I would go for this one.
MARK GANGI, AIA
Principle
Gangi Architects
