Dollard, Tom
Designed to Perform: An Illustrated Guide to Delivering Energy Efficient Homes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914124266
- author:
- Dollard, Tom
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- RIBA Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 18.7 x 18.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Methods & Materials,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Designed to Perform: An Illustrated Guide to Delivering Energy Efficient Homes
This practical design guide tackles the performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in new homes, providing architects with the tools to improve detailing at the design stage.
Featuring annotated details with photos from live construction sites, the book offers accessible guidance for busy practitioners, while promoting the case for more architect supervision throughout the construction process. The latest data and technologies are incorporated, including innovative low-carbon building methods such as hempcrete blocks, clay blocks, and straw bale.