Overview
Does turning the thermostat down on a winter's night offset the costs of reheating the house in the morning? What will best prevent energy loss: new windows or insulation in the attic? Is heating oil cheaper than natural gas? Blending science with anecdote and example, Colin Smith answers questions like these, providing an insightful guide to creating an environmentally friendly home without sacrificing comfort. This Cold House helps homeowners identify heating and cooling priorities and choose the most appropriate methods, tools, and equipment. Basic equations allow you to estimate possible savings in annual heating and cooling bills and determine payback times for improvement projects. Practical and entertaining, This Cold House illuminates the concepts behind energy efficiency and translates them into ideas you can use, whether you live in a castle, igloo, or house.
Full Product Details
Author: Colin Smith
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780801886225
ISBN 10: 0801886228
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 25 August 2007
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
A unique resource recommended for comprehensive energy collections. Library Journal 2007 Smith... has a wonderful way with words, and his storytelling is superb. This guy sure knows how to hang an analogy on a scientific principle to make it delightfully understandable. -- Dan Holohan www.heatinghelp.com 2007 An entertaining read despite the seriousness of the subject. Physics World 2007 Packs in important insights and is a pick for any general interest lending library catering to homeowners and those concerned with energy savings and the environment. Midwest Book Review 2007
Witty, erudite, and accessible. - Jeffrey C. May, author of My House Is Killing Me!, The Mold Survival Guide, and My Office Is Killing Me!
A unique resource recommended for comprehensive energy collections. Library Journal Smith... has a wonderful way with words, and his storytelling is superb. This guy sure knows how to hang an analogy on a scientific principle to make it delightfully understandable. -- Dan Holohan www.heatinghelp.com An entertaining read despite the seriousness of the subject. Physics World Packs in important insights and is a pick for any general interest lending library catering to homeowners and those concerned with energy savings and the environment. Midwest Book Review
Author Information
Colin Smith is a UK-based associate lecturer for both the Manchester Metropolitan University and the Open University, where he teaches courses related to consumer issues and the environment. He has recently retired and now enjoys writing for a wider audience.
