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

Routledge, 2015
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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.

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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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