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Passivhaus designer's manual - a technical guide to low and zero energy buildings

Routledge, 2015

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Comprises a technical guide for designing and building Passivhaus and zero energy buildings. Covers: climate change; thermal and occupant comfort; building physics - implications for opaque and transparent building components; lighting and daylighting for visual comfort and energy efficiency; hygrothermal simulation (transient heat and moisture assessment); domestic heat and hot water generation; heating and cooling using passive and environmental strategies; ventilation; renewable power technologies; project and site management, contractual arrangements and quality assurance; and the economics of Passivhaus construction. Also includes Passivhaus EnerPHit and EnerPHit+i case studies.

Author

Hopfe, C. and McLeod, R. S. (eds)

History

Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

ISBN

9780415522694

Subjects

Environmental issues/energy
Energy efficiency/Energy Management
Special subject areas
Green issues/sustainability/green buildings

Publisher History

An imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group, Routledge publishes books in the humanities, social sciences, built environment, education, health, and other professional subjects.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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