
The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook
Steven Winter Associates, Inc.(Author)
Michael J. Crosbie(Editor)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 4. November 1997
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-471-18308-2 (ISBN)
Description
The only complete guide to passive solar design andconstruction
The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook is an unbeatableguide for architects and building contractors who want to satisfythe growing demand for passive solar residential design. A completerevision of the bible of passive solar design originally publishedby the U.S. Department of Energy, this is the only comprehensiveguide to adapting standard building practices to current passivesolar applications. It supplies detailed, step-by-step informationon all practical aspects of passive solar design and constructionand fills you in on all the latest advances in materials andbuilding techniques--including the most recent findings on materialand assembly performance. You'll also find the latest techniquesfor computer simulation and energy analysis.
This timely and informative book:
* Reviews passive solar design principles
* Discusses the unique design opportunities inherent in passivesolar homes
* Describes the various solar home types
* Introduces the principles of "whole-house" design
* Includes more than 300 illustrations, complete constructiondetails and notes, and dozens of helpful case studies
* Explores important regional issues, such as termite shields,pressure treating wood, attic ventilation, and special structuralrequirements in seismic areas.
For building contractors, architects, and anyone interested instate-of-the-art passive solar construction, The Passive SolarDesign and Construction Handbook saves hours of research andprovides the complete, authoritative, up-to-date information thatprofessionals need to take on a challenging job with confidence.
The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook is an unbeatableguide for architects and building contractors who want to satisfythe growing demand for passive solar residential design. A completerevision of the bible of passive solar design originally publishedby the U.S. Department of Energy, this is the only comprehensiveguide to adapting standard building practices to current passivesolar applications. It supplies detailed, step-by-step informationon all practical aspects of passive solar design and constructionand fills you in on all the latest advances in materials andbuilding techniques--including the most recent findings on materialand assembly performance. You'll also find the latest techniquesfor computer simulation and energy analysis.
This timely and informative book:
* Reviews passive solar design principles
* Discusses the unique design opportunities inherent in passivesolar homes
* Describes the various solar home types
* Introduces the principles of "whole-house" design
* Includes more than 300 illustrations, complete constructiondetails and notes, and dozens of helpful case studies
* Explores important regional issues, such as termite shields,pressure treating wood, attic ventilation, and special structuralrequirements in seismic areas.
For building contractors, architects, and anyone interested instate-of-the-art passive solar construction, The Passive SolarDesign and Construction Handbook saves hours of research andprovides the complete, authoritative, up-to-date information thatprofessionals need to take on a challenging job with confidence.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
943 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-18308-2 (9780471183082)
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STEVEN WINTER ASSOCIATES is one of America's leading architectural consulting firms, with offices in Norwalk, Connecticut and Washington, D.C. Among SWA's areas of expertise are building-systems technology, energy-efficient design and engineering, accessibility, innovative home-building technology, and sustainable design. The firm is the recipient of several awards in the field of architectural research. This volume is the latest of a number of books written by Steven Winter Associates.
Content
Passive Solar Fundamentals.
Direct Gain.
Thermal Storage Wall.
Attached Sunspace.
Convective Loop.
Materials.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.
Direct Gain.
Thermal Storage Wall.
Attached Sunspace.
Convective Loop.
Materials.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.