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In The Solar House, Dan Chiras shows the vast potential for passive heating and cooling. Acknowledging the good intentions of misguided solar designers in the past, he highlights certain egregious--and entirely avoidable--errors. More importantly, Chiras explains in methodical detail how today's home builders can succeed with solar designs. Now that energy efficiency measures including higher levels of insulation and multi-layered glazing have become standard, it is easier than ever before to create a comfortable and affordable passive solar house that will provide year-round comfort in any climate. Moreover, since modern building materials and airtight construction methods sometimes result in air-quality and even toxicity problems, Chiras explains state-of-the-art ventilation and filtering techniques that complement the ancient solar strategies of thermal mass and daylighting. Chiras also explains the new diagnostic aids available in printed worksheet or software formats, allowing readers to generate their own design schemes.Product Identifiers
PublisherChelsea Green Publishing Co
ISBN-139781931498128
eBay Product ID (ePID)95538760
Product Key Features
Number of Pages286 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorDaniel D. Chiras
Subject AreaElectrical Engineering
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height254 mm
Item Weight581 g
Item Width204 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorDaniel D. Chiras
TopicHome Decor
