Contributions

  • Crosbie, Michael J. - Contributor
  • Steven Winter Associates. - Contributor

Publication

1998 - Wiley, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

72,750 words, Guess

Page Count

291 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads305013
  • LibraryThing3022725

Classifications

  • DDC690/.8370472
  • LCCTH7414 .P254 1998

Description

The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook is an unbeatable guide for architects and building contractors who want to satisfy the growing demand for passive solar residential design. A complete revision of the bible of passive solar design originally published by the U.S. Department of Energy, this is the only comprehensive guide to adapting standard building practices to current passive solar applications. It supplies detailed, step-by-step information on all practical aspects of passive solar design and construction and fills you in on all the latest advances in materials and building techniques - including the most recent findings on material and assembly performance. You'll also find the latest techniques for computer simulation and energy analysis. For building contractors, architects, and anyone interested in state-of-the-art passive solar construction.

Subjects

Topics

Solar housesSolar energy690/.8370472Passive systemsTh7414 .p254 1998Design and constructionSolar energy--passive systems

Other Editions

  • The passive solar design and construction handbookWiley1998-01-01

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