Author : Chris van Uffelen
Publisher : Braun Publishing AG
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,14 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Architecture and Planning
ISBN :
The new generation of ecological architecture building owners today are increasingly confronted with the question of energy efficiency. Depending on the climatic zone, passive houses require very different technologies, interventions and steps to be taken by the architects. This volume portrays 60 single family passive houses.
Author : David Johnston
Publisher :
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2010
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781600851438
The authors of "Green from the Ground Up" explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses. With unequaled knowledge and a passion for the subject, the authors walk readers through the process of building and living in a truly green home.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 43,50 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture and energy conservation
ISBN :
Author : Robin Brimblecombe
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 14,67 MB
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1486303781
Positive energy homes enable people to live healthy and comfortable lives with energy left over to share. Creating a house you love that produces surplus energy is surprisingly easy with a thorough understanding of how buildings work and careful attention to detail in construction. The Passive House standard, with its well-proven track record, forms the basis for creating positive energy homes. This book explores the Passive House ‘fabric first’ approach, as well as the science and practicalities of effective ventilation strategies, smart options for heating and cooling, daylight harvesting, and efficient lighting and appliances. Positive Energy Homes provides home owners world-wide, architects and builders with an understanding of the principles and technical details of building these houses.
Author : Moncef Krarti
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 45,24 MB
Release : 2012-04-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 143985128X
Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements as well as methods to reduce air leakage. The author describes several techniques and technologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs, including methods to retrofit existing homes to be net-zero energy buildings. Each chapter contains simplified calculation methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency measures. The final chapter offers a series of case studies including examples of weatherized homes.
Author : Sheri Koones
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 23,56 MB
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1613125925
A stunning look at how people around the world are using prefabrication to create energy-efficient, sustainable, and stylish homes. Prefabulous World is the fourth book in Sheri Konnes’s revolutionary Prefabulous series. Presenting an international look at sustainable home design, it explores a compelling range of design styles and cutting-edge green technologies. The rising cost of fuel and the growing commitment to protect the environment have sparked exciting innovations in prefab home construction around the world. Showcasing many of the unlimited possibilities offered by prefabrication to build increasingly energy-efficient homes, Prefabulous World features fifty sophisticated examples of eco-friendly home design in Australia, New Zealand;Japan, Canada, the United States, England, Germany, South Africa, and beyond. “As we look into the future, it is clear the more and more intelligent materials and energies will be brought to hand as preassembled optimized components and systems, and they will be beautiful—just witness the homes we enjoy discovering in this lovely book.” —William McDonough, designer, advisor, thought leader, and co-author of Cradle to Cradle and The Upcycle
Author : Tom Dollard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 36,21 MB
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1000702316
This book is an illustrated practical design guide to delivering better energy performance in all types of new build homes. It takes the form of an annotated details book, with photos taken from live construction sites, with the content based around diagrams, drawings and photos by the author, which demonstrates valuable best practice knowledge and advice. Chapter 1 is an introduction to the performance gap and the quality of design and construction in new build homes, explaining the typical construction sequence of homebuilding, and highlights common issues that designers need to engage with. Chapters 2-7 look at each construction fabric in turn, including a series of detailed drawings, diagrams and photos illustrating the key elements of good design. Chapter 8 contains a checklist of all performance gap issues that designers need to look for. This book will provide valuable guidance to architects and designers on how to improve their detailing at construction stage, and therefore the overall quality of design and performance of new homes.
Author : Michael Maines
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,77 MB
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781641551656
Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.
Author : Alex Wilson
Publisher :
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 11,14 MB
Release : 1996
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780918249241
The updated 5th edition of Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings identifies the most energy-efficient home appliances by brand name and model number. Reader-friendly and packed with illustrations, this handbook helps any homeowner save energy and money. Chapters include: -- energy use and the environment -- insulating and sealing air leaks -- new window options -- space heating -- cooling and air conditioning -- water heating -- refrigeration -- lighting...and much more This book is as compact and efficient as its subject matter. Its 274 pages are crammed with money-saving information. A directory of manufacturers helps the reader access purchase information on recommended appliances.
Author : Environmental Protection Agency (U S )
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 43,74 MB
Release : 2015-09-20
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780160929649
Sealing and Insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient—and you can do it yourself. Use This Guide To: Learn how to find and seal hidden attic and basement air leaks Determine if your attic insulation is adequate, and learn how to add more Make sure your improvements are done safely Reduce energy bills and help protect the environment Glossary of terms is included in this illustrated do-it-yourself guide.
