This handy pocket reference contains a wealth of information on a range of topics including the principles of passive solar building and passive house, a ten-step design and build strategy, calculating solar irradiance, factors affecting the choice of building materials, passive heating and cooling principles and techniques in different climates, the Passivhaus Standard and natural and augmented lighting and notes on technology and building occupation. The book also includes conversion factors, standards, resources and is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations, explanations, and links to further online resources.
Ideal for practitioners, architects, designers, consultants, planners, home builders, students and academics, and those working in development contexts, the book is intended to act as an aide memoir, a reference supplement, a resource and an overview of the field. Rich in background detail, the book also includes at-a-glance tables and diagrams, equations and key definitions.
| ISBN: | 9781138501287 |
| Publication date: | 15th November 2017 |
| Author: | Dave Thorpe |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 218 pages |
| Series: | Energy Pocket Reference |
| Genres: |
Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology Energy Building construction and materials Architecture |
This handy pocket reference contains a wealth of information on a range of topics including the principles of passive solar building and passive house, a ten-step design and build strategy, calculating solar irradiance, factors affecting the choice of building materials, passive heating and cooling principles and techniques in different climates, the Passivhaus Standard and natural and augmented lighting and notes on technology and building occupation. The book also includes conversion factors, standards, resources and is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations, explanations, and links to further online resources.Ideal for practitioners, architects, designers, consultants, planners, home builders, students and academics, and those working in development contexts, the book is intended to act as an aide memoir, a reference supplement, a resource and an overview of the field.
Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference features in the following genres: Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Energy, Building construction and materials, Architecture
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Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference was written by Dave Thorpe and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference has 218 pages
Yes it is part of Energy Pocket Reference series
£154.79, reduced from £171.99. Not Available.