Golden Thread: Twentyfive Hundred Years of Solar Architecture and Technology

"This comprehensive , pioneering book places solar energy today in a rich historical context. Beginning with the passive solar designs of fifth-century Greece, through the solar-powered steam engines of 19th century America, and on to the new revolution in solar-inspired architecture, [the authors]provide the reader with an amazing story. A Golden Thread is must reading for anyone serious about the real potential for the sun's energy & its place in our history & future." (Wilson Clark, from the back cover)

• Author
• Ken Butti, John Perlin

• Format
• hardcover

• Pages
• 289

• Publisher
• Cheshire Books

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780917352072

• Genres
• history, architecture, technology

• Release date
• 1980