Affordable passive solar homes - low-cost, compact designs. [Glossary]

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6813046

Crowther, R L

The designs and plans of this book present total, integrative, energy design. They carefully integrate site, architecture, and interior for various population segments that meet a frugal budget. The book is divided into two sections. The first part gives data concerning design, construction, site, climatic factors, materials, interiors, financing, and other home ownership factors that enhance affordability. Basic information on the design assumptions and considerations incorporate into the homes is presented, along with passive solar systems descriptions. The second part presents designs and plans with a brief review of considerations that serve defined human living needs, as well single-family, attached, or multiple residential configurations. The plans are based on a dimensional grid using 4-foot and 2-foot (1.2 meter and .61 meter) increments compatible with economic standard lumber and materials sizes.

• OSTI ID: 6813046
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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