Includes chapters on climate, building envelope, passive solar heating, sun control, daylighting, mechanical equipment, and economics. Covers every building component, including foundations, flooring, cabinets, paint, filters, and ventilation. Authors give an excellent overview of energy-efficient lighting design. Clearly describes the concept of relative humidity. Targets energy professionals and builders.
Graphics clearly show air leakage sites and pathways in typical site-built homes.
Offers strategies for reducing window area while maintaining a home's design characteristics, natural light, and views. Targets builders, architects, designers, and home buyers. Procedures and standards shown in the videos meet the 1992 specifications of Bonneville Power Administration. Designed to be used during the early, schematic phase of building design. Allows a designer to consider energy at the same time as architectural issues.