This work is a guide to the terminology of sustainable design. Providing a unique resource for the practitioner and student, this book leaves the reader free to 'dip' in and out of the book allowing for 'bite-sized' learning at their own convenience.
Easy to understand, accurate, comprehensive and packed with all the essential information home and small-business owners need to find affordable, reliable, and renewable alternatives to conventional home heating, Solar Home Heating Basics is the guide for anyone who wants to hea…
Easy to understand, accurate, comprehensive and packed with all the essential information home and small-business owners need to find affordable, reliable, and renewable alternatives to conventional home heating, Solar Home Heating Basics is the guide for anyone who wants to hea…
This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are the greates energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes th…
"Drawing on the experiences of other householders and building professionals, Peter Smith shows how the principles and technologies of 'eco-design' can be adapted and used by homeowners, designers and architects to create new, more energy efficient homes."--Jacket
Building energy design is currently going through a period of major changes. One key factor of this is the adoption of net-zero energy as a long term goal for new buildings in most developed countries. To achieve this goal a lot of research is needed to accumulate knowledge and …
The author takes a comprehensive look at projects that exemplify approaches to this field. From museums to residences, from office buildings to universities and yoga centers, this book showcases 28 examples of integrated design that cut across building types, budgets, climates, …
