Your affordable solar home

Book · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5583984

Hibshman, D

The economy of solar principles can put home ownership within the reach of many more people. Featuring six designs that can be built for $20,000 or less, this illustrated guide outlines a variety of options. It includes a solar primer to explain the process and practice of solar heating and cooling systems; floor plans and cutaway drawings; prefabricated and kit houses; log and timber, domes, and post-and beam houses; the pros and cons of mobile homes; and the story of a small community that dealt creatively with the housing shortage. 26 references, 56 figures, 5 tables.

• OSTI ID: 5583984
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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