Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 1931498423
Published on: 2002-01
Paperback
The Solar House also explains the new diagnostic aids available in printed worksheet or software formats that allow readers to generate their their own design schemes
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Achieving Comfort in Any Climate
1 Fundamentals of Integrated Passive Design
2 Energy – Efficient Design and Construction
3 Passive Solar Heating : Region – Specific Design
4 Supplying Back – Up Heat Sustainably
5 Passive Cooling : Region – Specific Design
6 Health Matters : Optimum Air Quality in Passively Conditioned Homes
7 Designing a Passively Conditioned Home and Assessing Its Performance
Going Solar ? Why Not Go All The Way ?
Appendix: Mean Percentage of Possible Sunshine
Resource Guide
Index