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1 online resource (172 pages) |
| Series |
Energy Pocket Reference |
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Energy Pocket Reference
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of figures and tables -- 1 Basic concepts -- 1.1 Passive solar and passive house -- 1.2 General principles -- 1.3 Assessing the location -- 1.3.1 Matching dwelling form and room layout to latitude and climate -- 1.3.2 Spatial layout to optimise climate protection -- 1.4 Building form -- 1.4.1 Surface to volume ratio -- 1.4.2 From factor -- 2 Calculating the solar irradiance -- 2.1 Definition of solar irradiance -- 2.2 The declination angle |
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2.3 The elevation (or altitude) angle2.4 The azimuth angle -- 2.5 The equation of time -- 2.6 Sun path diagrams -- 2.6.1 Using a heliodon -- 2.6.2 Sunpegs -- 3 Factors affecting building materials choice -- 3.1 Thermal conductivity and resistance -- 3.2 Thermal mass -- 3.2.1 Thermal capacity -- 3.3 Thermal mass and building design -- 3.3.1 Thermally light construction -- 3.3.2 Thermally massive construction -- 3.4 Thermal diffusivity -- 3.4.1 Amplitude dampening -- 3.4.2 Phase shifting -- 3.5 Carbon intensity -- 3.6 Cellulose-based materials |
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3.6.1 Wood3.6.2 Glued laminated timber (â#x80;#x98;glulamâ#x80;#x99;) -- 3.6.3 Cross-laminated timber (CLT) -- 3.6.4 Eurocodes and timber construction -- 3.6.5 Other natural carbon-negative materials -- 3.6.6 Straw bale -- 3.6.7 Natural fibre insulation -- 3.6.8 Eco-alternatives to concrete -- 3.6.9 Unfired clay masonry -- 3.7 Estimating the carbon content of buildings -- 4 Passive design principles -- 4.1 Heat gains in buildings -- 4.1.1 Internal heat gains -- 4.2 Windows -- 4.2.1 Window energy labels |
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4.2.2 Angle of incident radiation upon glass and shading coefficients4.3 Heat flows in buildings -- 4.3.1 Heat flow by ventilation -- 4.3.2 Heat flow by infiltration -- 4.3.3 Heat flow across building elements -- 4.3.4 Thermal bridging -- 4.4 Human thermal comfort -- 4.4.1 Predicted mean vote -- 4.4.2 Predicted percentage of dissatisfied -- 4.4.3 Adaptive comfort -- 4.4.4 Psychrometric charts -- 4.4.5 Thermal comfort in hot humid countries and passive solar design -- 4.5 Degree days -- 4.5.1 Calculating heat loss/gain with degree days |
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4.6 Breathability and humidity5 Passive heating techniques -- 5.1 Capturing solar energy -- 5.2 Avoiding thermal bridging -- 5.3 Transpired solar wall -- 5.4 The stack effect -- 5.5 Double-skin faÃades -- 5.6 Atria -- 5.6.1 Recommendations for a successful approach -- 5.7 Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) -- 6 Passive cooling techniques -- 6.1 Hot, humid climates -- 6.2 Hot, dry climates -- 6.2.1 Techniques -- 6.2.2 Design guidelines -- 6.3 Shading tactics -- 6.3.1 Shading devices -- 6.4 Natural ventilation -- 6.4.1 Wind pressures |
| Notes |
""6.4.2 Buoyancy"" |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Solar houses -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Solar energy -- Passive systems -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Solar energy -- Passive systems.
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Solar houses -- Design and construction.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Thorpe, David
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| ISBN |
9781317616153 |
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1317616154 |
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