Solar Power in Building Design

By Peter Gevorkian
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Pages: 476
Publication Date: 2007-09-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071485635
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071485630

Book Description:
Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing,
implementing, and auditing energy-efficient, cost-effective solar
power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
From basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and
manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers you everything
needed for solar power design success.. .
Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art
design tool covers new solar technologiesdesign implementation
techniquesenergy conservationthe economics of solar power
systemspassive solar heating powerand more. Solar Power in
Building Design features:
Step-by-step instructions for designing, implementing, and auditing
solar. power systems . Expert guidance on using solar power in any
type of building-from basic theory through project planning, cost
estimating, and manufacturing . Complete details on Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design. (LEED), plus rebate procedures and
forms . . Inside This Cutting-Edge Solar Power Toolkit . Solar power
physics and technology Practical guide to solar power design Solar
power design implementation Energy conservation Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Sustainable energy rebate Economics
of solar power systems Passive solar heating power.

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Materials for Sustainable Sites - A Complete Guide to the Evaluation, Selection, and Use of Sustainable Construction Materials

By Meg Calkins
Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 464
Publication Date: 2008-10-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470134550
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470134559

Book Description:
This complete guide to the evaluation, selection, and use of
sustainable materials in the landscape features strategies to
minimize environmental and human health impacts of conventional
site construction materials as well as green materials.
Providing detailed current information on construction materials
for sustainable sites, the book introduces tools, techniques,
ideologies and resources for evaluating, sourcing, and specifying
sustainable site materials. Chapters cover types of materials,
both conventional and emerging green materials, environmental
and human health impacts of the material, and detailed strategies
to minimize these impacts. Case studies share cost and performance
information and lessons learned.

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