A Design and Construction Handbook for Energy-saving Houses

A Design and Construction Handbook for Energy-saving Houses
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Publisher : Rodale Books
Total Pages : 440
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ISBN-10 : MINN:319510000079890
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Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis A Design and Construction Handbook for Energy-saving Houses by : Alex Wade

Provides instruction in all aspects of building a house, presents plans for eleven different houses, and includes lists of recommended sources, tools, materials, architects, contractors, and builder's schools.

Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings
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Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages : 860
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ISBN-10 : 9780128128183
ISBN-13 : 0128128186
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings by : Umberto Desideri

Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A Life Cycle Approach offers a comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the subject with a further focus on the Life Cycle. The editors, renowned academics, invited a diverse group of researchers to develop original chapters for the book and managed to well integrate all contributions in a consistent volume. Sections cover the role of the building sector on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, international technical standards, laws and regulations, building energy efficiency and zero energy consumption buildings, the life cycle assessment of buildings, from construction to decommissioning, and other timely topics. The multidisciplinary approach to the subject makes it valuable for researchers and industry based Civil, Construction, and Architectural Engineers. Researchers in related fields as built environment, energy and sustainability at an urban scale will also benefit from the books integrated perspective. - Presents a complete and thorough coverage of energy efficiency in buildings - Provides an integrated approach to all the different elements that impact energy efficiency - Contains coverage of worldwide regulation

Green from the Ground Up

Green from the Ground Up
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 156158973X
ISBN-13 : 9781561589739
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis Green from the Ground Up by : David Johnston

"Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, David Johnston and Scott Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. They begin with down-to-earth explanations of green building basics and move on to site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes" -- back cover.

Residential Steel Design and Construction

Residential Steel Design and Construction
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Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Total Pages : 522
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015047070712
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Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Residential Steel Design and Construction by : John H. Hacker

Design and build energy-efficient steel-framed houses-as a practical alternative to wood. As high-quality wood becomes scarcer and more expensive, residential builders are turning to steel as the building material of choice. Now you can improve your bottom line by learning to design and build steel-framed residential structures that are energy efficient, low in cost, and easy to build. Using examples from award-winning houses, this clear, step-by-step guide provides everything a residential contractor needs to know to build a steel-framed house--quickly and easily. You'll discover how to select the right materials and tools. . .use energy-efficient HVAC units, appliances, and lighting. . .choose the best windows and doors. . .and optimize landscaping and solar design. The book will enable you to: overcome steel's thermal deficiencies through proper design and insulation--and surpass the energy efficiency of traditional building materials; conduct your own Model Energy Code energy analysis for compliance with HUD regulations; explore CABO- and UBC-approved steel framing details for a complete two-bedroom house plan. With lots of money-saving tips on ordering and using proper building materials--plus professional advice on applying traditional and new methods of interior and exterior insulation--this is the most complete and practical resource available on a subject of increasing importance to residential builders and designers.

Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction

Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction
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Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages : 1066
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ISBN-10 : 9780128104439
ISBN-13 : 0128104430
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction by : Sam Kubba

Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, Second Edition directly addresses the needs of building professionals interested in the evolving principles, strategies, and concepts of green/sustainable design. Written in an easy to understand style, the book is updated to reflect new standards to LEED. In addition, readers will find sections that cover the new standards to BREEAM that involve new construction Infrastructure, data centers, warehouses, and existing buildings. - Provides vital information and penetrating insights into three of the top Green Building Codes and Standards applied Internationally - Includes the latest updates for complying with LEED v4 Practices and BREEAM - Presents case studies that draws on over 35 years of personal experience from across the world

Building Design and Construction Handbook

Building Design and Construction Handbook
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Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages : 1512
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015048134012
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Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Building Design and Construction Handbook by : Frederick S. Merritt

Provides updated, comprehensive, and practical information and guidelines on aspects of building design and construction, including materials, methods, structural types, components, and costs, and management techniques.

The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook

The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 344
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0471183083
ISBN-13 : 9780471183082
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook by : Steven Winter Associates, Inc.

Passive solar design refers to design strategies that minimize or eliminate the need to heat or cool a building mechanically. This sourcebook of details, drawings and case studies of passive solar buildings throughout the U.S. provides is a complete guide to passive solar design and construction.

Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 2

Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 2
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 276
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781786308528
ISBN-13 : 1786308525
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 2 by : Gian Luca Brunetti

This book is the second of four dealing with bioclimatic design and construction by focusing on the most basic and polyvalent of modern environmental systems: the bioclimatic greenhouse, the “Swiss-army chainsaw” of architecture. More specifically, this second volume focuses on how the structure of bioclimatic wooden greenhouses may be designed and built. In more general terms, it helps us consider how to design and build the structure of bioclimatic, low-energy architecture, with low environmental impact. This multi-volume book covers both free-standing greenhouses that can naturally heat and cool themselves, and lean-to greenhouses that support the natural heating and cooling of buildings; this includes both agricultural greenhouses and greenhouses suited to host people. As a result, it is a trans-disciplinary work deriving its areas of concern from a broad range of study areas, spanning from environmental, to constructional, to structural, drawing the clarity of the approach from the fact that the topics are presented by a single author with a single voice and a designer’s mindset. To achieve this, the book adopts a composite set of explanatory strategies and communication registers – including extensive support by 3D construction drawings and examples – and presents not only stateof-the-art solutions, but also experimental ones.

Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 3

Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 3
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 290
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781394192151
ISBN-13 : 1394192150
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 3 by : Gian Luca Brunetti

This book is the third of four dealing with bioclimatic design and construction by focusing on the most basic and polyvalent of modern environmental systems: the bioclimatic greenhouse, the "Swiss-army chainsaw" of architecture. More specifically, this third volume focuses on how the envelope of bioclimatic wooden greenhouses may be designed and built. In more general terms, it helps us to consider how to design and build the transparent and opaque enclosures of bioclimatic, low-energy architecture, with low environmental impact. This multi-volume book covers both free-standing greenhouses that can naturally heat and cool themselves, and lean-to greenhouses that support the natural heating and cooling of buildings; this includes both agricultural greenhouses and greenhouses suited to host people. As a result, it is a trans-disciplinary work deriving its areas of concern from a broad range of study areas, spanning from environmental, to constructional, to structural, drawing the clarity of the approach from the fact that the topics are presented by a single author with a single voice and a designer's mindset. To achieve this, the book adopts a composite set of explanatory strategies and communication registers – including extensive support by 3D construction drawings and examples – and presents not only stateof-the-art solutions, but also experimental ones.

Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 4

Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 4
Author :
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 357
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781786308542
ISBN-13 : 1786308541
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Design and Construction of Bioclimatic Wooden Greenhouses, Volume 4 by : Gian Luca Brunetti

This book is the fourth of four dealing with bioclimatic design and construction by focusing on the most basic and polyvalent of modern environmental systems: the bioclimatic greenhouse, the "Swiss-army chainsaw" of architecture. More specifically, this fourth volume focuses on architectural integration, environmental prediction and how to simulate and structurally size a bioclimatic wooden greenhouse. In more general terms, it helps us to consider how to design and build the structure of bioclimatic, low-energy architecture, with low environmental impact. This multi-volume book covers both free-standing greenhouses that can naturally heat and cool themselves, and lean-to greenhouses that support the natural heating and cooling of buildings; this includes both agricultural greenhouses and greenhouses suited to host people. As a result, it is a trans-disciplinary work deriving its areas of concern from a broad range of study areas, spanning from environmental, to constructional, to structural, drawing the clarity of the approach from the fact that the topics are presented by a single author with a single voice and a designer's mindset. To achieve this, the book adopts a composite set of explanatory strategies and communication registers – including extensive support by 3D construction drawings and examples – and presents not only stateof-the-art solutions, but also experimental ones.