Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference
Author(s): Thorpe David
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138806283
Pages: 198 Pages, 18 Tables, Black And White; 65 Line Drawings, Black And White; 32 Halftones, Black And Wh
Publication Date: 11/10/2017
Series: Energy Pocket Reference
Category: Building Construction & Materials