Design with Energy
The Conservation and Use of Energy in Buildings

John Littler (Author), Randall Thomas (Author)

9780521287876, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 30 August 1984

384 pages
25.5 x 18.1 x 2.6 cm, 0.905 kg

Originating from their work at Cambridge University on the design of energy efficient homes in Northern Europe, the authors consider the site constructions, building designs, available renewable energy sources, and servicing systems in different types of low energy houses.

Units, symbols, abbreviations, conventions and conversion factors
Preface
1. Energy and buildings
2. Site planning and analysis
3. Building design
4. Passive solar design
5. Active solar heating
6. Space heating and ventilation
7. Thermal storage
8. Wind energy
9. Water-supply systems
10. Waste disposal and utilization
11. Domestic-energy saving
12. Housing case studies
13. Non-domestic case studies
Appendix
Index.

Subject Areas: Sanitary & municipal engineering [TQS]