218 Pages
115 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
218 Pages
115 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
218 Pages
115 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
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 techniques7. Passivhaus
8. Natural and augmented lighting 9. Notes on technology and building occupation 10. ResourcesBiography
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.
