Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference

Author:   David Thorpe ,  David Thorpe
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781138806283


Pages:   198
Publication Date:   10 November 2017
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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.

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Author:   David Thorpe ,  David Thorpe
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd New edition
Weight:   0.222kg
ISBN:  

9781138806283


ISBN 10:   1138806285
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   10 November 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Basic concepts 2. Calculating the solar irradiance 3. Factors affecting building materials choice 4. Passive heating principles 5. Passive heating techniques 6. Passive cooling techniques 7. Passivhaus 8. Natural and augmented lighting 9. Notes on technology and building occupation 10. Resources

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David Thorpe is a lecturer on one planet living at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a consultant on renewable energy and sustainable building, and author of several academic books and numerous articles. He is also Founder/Patron of One Planet Council.

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