The Passive Solar Primer

Author : David Wright
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UCSD:31822037198967

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The Passive Solar Primer by David Wright Pdf

Architect David Wright helped pioneer the concept of passive solar architecture, and his thoughts and experiments have helped shape the evolution of solar design throughout the world. His years of exploration are distilled in this comprehensive book, which provides simple graphics and language to illuminate concepts including greenhouse effect, heat storage, surface-to-volume ratio, ventilation, and cooling.. Tips, rules-of-thumb, regional characteristics, and many other considerations are presented to help readers, from initial site selection to visionary design. Written for architects, designers, and others who seek to tap the free resources offered by earth and sun, this invaluable tool will help reduce dependence on outside energy sources. You will be inspired.

Author : Ken Haggard,David A. Bainbridge,Rachel Aljilani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317705161

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Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference by Ken Haggard,David A. Bainbridge,Rachel Aljilani Pdf

Our pocket reference books provide a wealth of practical information at your fingertips, whenever you need it. Rich in background detail, at-a-glance tables and diagrams, equations, and more, the Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference is a handy resource for architects, engineers and students. Coverage includes: definitions load determinants and Responses (including world wide biomes and climates, building metabolism and response, thermal sources and sinks, passive building responses to sources and sinks, tuning the building to the environment, optimizing insulation & thermal mass for comfort) contextual aspects (including microclimate and siting, temperatures, humidity, wind, radiation and comfort parameters passive components (including building envelope, passive solar terminology, orientation, apertures and glazing, thermal storage, thermal control and materials design tools (including sun path diagrams, sun peg diagrams, air flow relationships, thermal modelling and life cycle design specific functions (including passive heating, passive cooling and ventilation, natural lighting, passive water heating, resource collection and integrated design).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : IND:30000090399639

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Solar Energy Update by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:819724319

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Natural solar architecture by David Wright Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Power resources
ISBN : MINN:30000010508616

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Energy Research Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stanley H. Scofield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Solar buildings
ISBN : WISC:89049557309

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Comprehensive Planning for Passive Solar Architectural Retrofit by Stanley H. Scofield Pdf

This Thesis proposes a new method for developing Passive Solar Architectural Retrofit Concepts to be used in Air Force Project Booklets. This method can be used for 'in-house' design projects, A & E design projects, and major projects administered by Army or Navy Engineering. This Thesis has three parts: A series of 35 'Patterns' to be used by the Architectural Programmer and user. The recommendations contained in each 'pattern' are specific enough for the programmer and user to identify, for them, the decisions they need to make early in the programming process, and yet the recommendations are not overly restrictive to the designer, A sample Passive Solar Architectural Retrofit Program using selected 'patterns' from part one of this Thesis, A sample Conceptual Design using the Architectural Program of part two of this Thesis.

Author : AIA Research Corporation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211267088

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Passive solar design by AIA Research Corporation Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211273078

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Passive Solar Energy Information User Study by Anonim Pdf

Author : Solar Energy Research Institute. Market Development Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Energy conservation
ISBN : MINN:20000003619950

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Reaching Up, Reaching Out by Solar Energy Research Institute. Market Development Branch Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : MINN:31951P00953272A

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New Energy-conserving Passive Solar Single-family Homes by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000090475363

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Passive Solar Design Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald R. Schramm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Solar heating
ISBN : WISC:89119929651

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Passive Solar Heating for the Home by Donald R. Schramm Pdf

Author : National Passive/Hybrid Heating and Cooling Program (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Solar energy industries
ISBN : OCLC:1342405517

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A Sunbuilder's Primer by National Passive/Hybrid Heating and Cooling Program (U.S.) Pdf

Author : J. Douglas Balcomb
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 0262023415

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Passive Solar Buildings by J. Douglas Balcomb Pdf

Describes developments in passive solar technology that will save time, energy, and resources in planning for the buildings of the future.This companion to Passive Cooling and Solar Building Architecture (volumes 8 and 9) describes developments in passive solar technology that will save time, energy, and resources in planning for the buildings of the future. It is filled with tips and useful research for architects and designers and includes three substantial chapters on general modeling. Passive solar heating works. Properly designed and constructed, it is cost-effective, practical, comfortable, and aesthetic. Balcomb's introductory remarks set the tone for the rest of the contributions, which describe the considerable record of achievements in passive solar heating. Balcomb summarizes and evaluates the era between 1976 and 1983 when most of the major developments took place and highlights the design features that have contributed to effective buildings. Three chapters cover modeling passive systems (applicable to both heating and cooling), and six chapters focus on the application of passive solar heating, with emphasis on components, analytical results for specific systems, test modules, subsystem integration into buildings, performance monitoring and results, and design tools.J. Douglas Balcomb is a Principal Engineer with the Solar Energy Research Institute.

Author : Dan Chiras
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550924794

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The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy by Dan Chiras Pdf

From the author of Power from the Sun, the complete guide to switching to clean, affordable, renewable energy resources. Energy bills have skyrocketed in the United States, and traditional energy sources can be as damaging to the environment as they are to your pocketbook. The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy will show you how to slash your home energy costs while dramatically reducing your carbon footprint. Completely revised and updated, this new edition describes the most practical and affordable methods for significantly improving in-home energy efficiency and tapping into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources. If implemented, these measures will save the average homeowner tens of thousands of dollars over the coming decades. Focusing on the latest technological advances in residential renewable energy, this guide examines each alternative energy option available including: · Solar hot water and solar hot air systems · Passive and active solar retrofits for heating and cooling · Electricity from solar, wind, and microhydro · Hydrogen, fuel cells, methane digesters, and biodiesel This well-illustrated and accessible guide is an essential resource for those wanting to enter the renewable energy field. Packed with practical tips and guidelines, it gives readers sufficient knowledge to hire and communicate effectively with contractors and is a must-read for anyone interested in saving money and achieving energy independence. “If you’re thinking about investing in a renewable energy system for your home . . . The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Resources helps clarify the decision-making process . . . . Dan guides you through everything you need to choose which renewable options to integrate into your lifestyle. A great addition to my bookshelf!” —Mick Sagrillo, Sagrillo Power & Light