Today's property developers and building users want tomorrow's homes and offices to be energy-neutral and comfortable. Building with Green and Light shows that this can be achieved by making the best possible use of daylight and solar heat. What are the technologies and materials that can best be used for matching up the surplus – and shortage – of natural heat and light to the year-round needs and wishes of building users?

Building with Green and Light enables residents and users of buildings to enjoy their surroundings at the right temperature, be it with the help of heating or cooling. Find out how greenery contributes to the creation of inspiring residential, work, care, and learning environments.

Integrated design using light, heat and greenery puts users' needs first, thereby returning the focus back to people, putting them at the forefront. Residents in the comfort of their own homes, children in educational establishments, employees in offices or the elderly in care centres – they all want to be in an environment where they can function to the best of their ability: living and working healthy, enjoyable and active lives.

Building with Green and Light highlights the many possibilities and projects that have already been completed using green and light. For commissioning parties, architects, property developers and policy makers, this book is a revelation, or at the very least, a reaffirmation of their insights.

Composition and editing: Alexander van de Beek, Huub ter Haar, Peter Oei and Sander Kroll