With more than 150 detailed illustrations demonstrating the latest techniques to effectively implement energy and resource efficient residential construction, the guides embody much of what is now known about building homes that are affordable, durable, energy efficient, healthy, comfortable and environmentally responsible. 303 and 276 pages. The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook by Steven Winter Associates edited by Michael Crosbie A sourcebook of details, drawings and case studies of passive solar buildings throughout the U.S., this book provides a complete guide to passive solar design and construction. A complete revision of the bible of passive solar design from the 1980s, this book covers the latest advances in materials and techniques. The book also covers wind energy generation, biomass, biofuels, and hydrogen.
Examples illustrate passive solar, solar energy generation, and daylighting.
This directory is designed as a tool to help building industry professionals identify products and materials that do not damage the environment. Compiled, researched and edited by this nationally renowned sustainability specialist, the directory is organized in the CSI 16-division format. Each division is introduced by an overview of the environmental issues applicable to one category of building materials followed by listings of environmentally appropriate building materials and products. Manufacturers and distributors are listed with addresses, telephone numbers, and brief reviews. The book provides information about sustainable landscape materials and products to allow design professionals, builders, contractors, developers, facility managers, planners, specification writers, and educators to create sustainable landscapes.