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The passivhaus designer's manual : a technical guide to low and zero energy buildings / edited by Christina J. Hopfe and Robert S. McLeod.

By: Hopfe, Christina JContributor(s): McLeod, Robert SPublisher: New York, NY : Routledge, 2015Description: xviii, 327 pages illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume001: 18395088ISBN: 9780415522694 (pbk. : alk. paper)Subject(s): Ecological houses | Dwellings -- Energy conservationDDC classification: 720/.472 LOC classification: TH4860 | .H67 2015
Contents:
Introduction : climate change and the built environment / Robert S. McLeod and Christina J. Hopfe -- Thermal comfort / Louise Wille and Darren Woolf -- Building envelope : construction types and window design / Niall Crosson, Christina J. Hopfe and Robert S. McLeod -- Lighting and daylighting / Myriam Aries and Jan Wienold -- Heat and moisture assessment / Florian Antretter et al. -- Heat and hot water generation for domestic buildings / Marek Miara -- Heating and cooling of non-residential buildings / Doreen Kalz -- Ventilation concepts : planning and implementation / Michael Swainson -- Renewable energy technologies / Andrew Peel -- Site management and quality assurance / John Morehead -- PH Economics / Nick Newman and Richard Whidborne -- Passivhaus refurbishment (EnerPHit) : a case study / Ludwig Rongen.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to date. Applicable to both domestic and non-domestic building types, the strength of Passivhaus lies in the simplicity of the concept. As European and global energy directives move ever closer towards Zero (fossil) Energy standards, Passivhaus provides a robust 'fabric first' approach from which to make the next step.

The Passivhaus Designers Manual is the most comprehensive technical guide available to those wishing to design and build Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings. As a technical reference for architects, engineers and construction professionals The Passivhaus Designers Manual provides:

State of the art guidance for anyone designing or working on a Passivhaus project; In depth information on building services, including high performance ventilation systems and ultra-low energy heating and cooling systems; Holistic design guidance encompassing: daylight design, ecological materials, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and economics; Practical advice on procurement methods, project management and quality assurance; Renewable energy systems suitable for Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings; Practical case studies from the UK, USA, and Germany amongst others; Detailed worked examples to show you how it's done and what to look out for; Expert advice from 20 world renowned Passivhaus designers, architects, building physicists and engineers.

Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 full colour illustrations, and presented by two highly experienced specialists, this is your one-stop shop for comprehensive practical information on Passivhaus and Zero Energy buildings.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : climate change and the built environment / Robert S. McLeod and Christina J. Hopfe -- Thermal comfort / Louise Wille and Darren Woolf -- Building envelope : construction types and window design / Niall Crosson, Christina J. Hopfe and Robert S. McLeod -- Lighting and daylighting / Myriam Aries and Jan Wienold -- Heat and moisture assessment / Florian Antretter et al. -- Heat and hot water generation for domestic buildings / Marek Miara -- Heating and cooling of non-residential buildings / Doreen Kalz -- Ventilation concepts : planning and implementation / Michael Swainson -- Renewable energy technologies / Andrew Peel -- Site management and quality assurance / John Morehead -- PH Economics / Nick Newman and Richard Whidborne -- Passivhaus refurbishment (EnerPHit) : a case study / Ludwig Rongen.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • About the Book
  • Contributor Biographies
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • 1 Introduction: Climate Change and the Built Environment
  • 2 Thermal Comfort
  • 3 Building Envelope: Construction Types and Window Design
  • 4 Lighting and Daylighting
  • 5 Heat and Moisture Assessment
  • 6 Heat and Hot Water Generation for Domestic Buildings
  • 7 Heating and Cooling of Non-Residential Buildings
  • 8 Ventilation Concepts: Planning and Implementation
  • 9 Renewable Energy Technologies
  • 10 Site Management and Quality Assurance
  • 11 PH Economics
  • 12 Passivhaus Refurbishment (EnerPHit) - a case study
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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