Builder's guide to solar construction
Book
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OSTI ID:5119963
A complete analysis is provided, primarily directed towards builders, on incorporating the latest advances in passive solar heating and energy conservation in the design of single-family residences. Also considered are materials, construction techniques, siting, and theory necessary for the planning and construction of solar homes. Topics include passive solar heating options, sun-tempering, glazing, thermal storage, sunspaces, attached greenhouses, insulation (moveable and fixed), earth sheltering, domestic hot water (solar), effects of climate, solar cooling, and others. A step-by-step approach is used. In addition, an analysis is given to show how five builders made the transition to solar construction using specific case studies.
- OSTI ID:
- 5119963
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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