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A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home
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By
Peter Smith, University of Nottingham, Leeds Metropolitan University, Pilkington Energy Efficiency Trust, Sheffield, UK
Description
This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are
the greates energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design
changes that we can implement to our own homes to remedy energy loss.
This title covers the full range of design chanegs that are available
to the homeowner and designer for renovation, from the roof to the basement, from insulation to windows. It also feature a selection
of case studies illustrating the experiences of other homeowners and designers and how they have adapted and used the technology available
to them in creating an energy efficient home. This is a practical, hands-on guide, ideal for architects, designers and homeowners.
Audience
Architects, designers, homeowners, self-builders. Surveyors, builders.
Contents
Introduction by Paul Hyett, ex-President of the Royal Institute of British Architects; Chapter 1: Homes for the future from the past;
Chapter 2: Insulation Options; Chapter 3: The Building Fabric - roofs and lofts; Chapter 4: The Building Fabric - external walls and
floors; Chapter 5: Draught Proofing and ventilation; Chapter 6: Heating; Chapter 7: Alternatives to Conventional Heating; Chapter 8:
Domestic Hot Water; Chapter 9: Lighting; Chapter 10: The home as micro-power station; Chapter 11: Water and energy and conservation in
appliances; Chapter 12: Materials; Chapter 13: Waste disposal and recycling; Chapter 14: The wider context. Appendix: A Case Study; References;
Index.
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Paperback, 128 pages, publication date: OCT-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-5973-4
ISBN-10: 0-7506-5973-4
Imprint: ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
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