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Designs for low energy houses

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6583978
Space heating requirements have been calculated and compared for typical British family housing with insulation levels (a) meeting the 1975 Building Regulations and (b) U-values of 0.3 (W/(m squared)K) for the walls, roof and floor and 2.5 (W/(m squared)K) for windows. The contribution of free heat to space heating is estimated together with the possible contribution of a ventilation heat recovery system. Some designs and performance requirements of well insulated houses and heating equipment are discussed.
Research Organization:
Electricity Council Research Centre, Capenhurst (UK)
OSTI ID:
6583978
Report Number(s):
PB-276752; ECRC/M-922
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English