In The Solar House, Dan Chiras shows the vast potential for passive heating and cooling. Acknowledging the good intentions of misguided solar designers in the past, he highlights certain egregious--and entirely avoidable--errors. More importantly, Chiras explains in methodical detail how today's home builders can succeed with solar designs. Now that energy efficiency measures including higher levels of insulation and multi-layered glazing have become standard, it is easier than ever before to create a comfortable and affordable passive solar house that will provide year-round comfort in any climate. Moreover, since modern building materials and airtight construction methods sometimes result in air-quality and even toxicity problems, Chiras explains state-of-the-art ventilation and filtering techniques that complement the ancient solar strategies of thermal mass and daylighting. Chiras also explains the new diagnostic aids available in printed worksheet or software formats, allowing readers to generate their own design schemes.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chelsea Green Pharmacy Publishing Co
ISBN-13
9781931498128
eBay Product ID (ePID)
89033150
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Electrical Engineering
Author
Daniel D. Chiras
Publication Name
The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
286 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
204mm
Item Weight
581g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Daniel D. Chiras
Topic
Home Decor
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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