Solar home design manual for cool climates / Shawna Henderson and Don Roscoe.

By:

Henderson, Shawna

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Earthscan, 2010.Description: 204 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 x 28 cmISBN:

9781844079698 (pbk.) :
9781844079698 (Paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

690.80472 HEN

LOC classification:

TH7414

Contents:

Introduction -- Site designing -- House design and planning -- Controlling climate -- Auxiliary heating -- Indoor air quality -- The building envelope -- Overall energy reductions -- Solar add-ons -- Making it happen -- Case studies.

Summary: This text explains the principles of using solar energy to heat your home. Anyone building a new home, or renovating an old one can incorporate one or several aspects of solar energy into their design. Taking you through the process of designing a solar home, this manual is also a course in conservation and sustainable house design.

Holdings ( 2 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	690.80472 HEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00213571
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	690.80472 HEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00213570

Published in association with the International Institute for Environment and Development.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This text explains the principles of using solar energy to heat your home. Anyone building a new home, or renovating an old one can incorporate one or several aspects of solar energy into their design. Taking you through the process of designing a solar home, this manual is also a course in conservation and sustainable house design.