Hawaii home energy book. [Handbook]
The book is written for persons living in single-family houses, duplexes, townhouses, apartments, or condominiums in Hawaii, and for those who use electricity or gas. Builders and architects should find the book useful. Information on the issue of energy conservation for the unique, semi-tropical climate of Hawaii promotes the natural, minimum energy way of living there. Subjects covered in 17 chapters are: home energy use, Hawaiian homes through history, natural comfort, solar control, insulation, ventilation, daylighting, artificial lighting, gas, appliances, conservation, solar water heating, wind power, landscaping, the house, the apartment, and the Hawaiian Energy House, which utilizes a wind generator, steep roof with vent at peak, and solar collectors. In addition, there are: 6 appendixes; suggestions for further reading; a listing of energy/environmental organizations; and 61 pages of energy ''yellow pages''.
- OSTI ID:
- 6680682
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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