The Role of the Solar Light Quantity in the Architectural Forming of Buildings

The influence of solar energy to the architecture of buildings is undeniable. From the seventies of the twentieth century, lots of terms and definitions appeared, trying to describe a style of architecture based on the principles of taking into account the climatic conditions and the exploitation of the potential of local energy resources such as solar energy. Theory of Architecture usually focuses on the mutual relation between building constructions and architectural forms. But, in the process of architectural forms design, the elements that are not directly related to the structural base of the building, are included too. Sustainable ways of heating, ventilation, water supply and so on, directly or indirectly affect the architectural planning. One of the important factors that affect the shape of the building is the elements associated with the solar energy. Issues of how to Influence of solar energy on the architectural shaping of buildings are described in this article.