David A. Bainbridge, Ken Haggard...
Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849710800
- author:
- David A. Bainbridge, Ken Haggard...
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 94
- Genre:
- Educational Technology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference provides a comprehensive resource for architects and engineers. This handy guide covers key concepts such as load determinants, thermal sources and sinks, and passive building responses to environmental factors. With detailed information on building metabolism, insulation, and thermal mass, this pocket reference is ideal for those looking to optimize comfort in their designs. The book also explores specific functions such as passive heating, cooling, and ventilation, making it a valuable tool for anyone working in the field of sustainable design. Rich with diagrams, tables, and equations, this pocket reference is designed to be a practical resource at your fingertips.