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Eco-refurbishment "A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home"

A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home

Eco-refurbishment "A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home". A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home

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  • ISBN:9780750659734
  • Editorial: Elsevier Science Publishers
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  • Nº Pág.:128
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This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are the greatest energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes that we can implement to our own homes to remedy energy loss. This title covers the full range of design changes that are available to the homeowner and designer for renovation, from the roof to the basement, from insulation to windows. It also features a selection of case studies illustrating the experiences of other homeowners and designers and how they have adapted and used the technology available to them in creating an energy efficient home. This is a practical, hands-on guide, ideal for architects, designers and homeowners. It is a comprehensive practical design guide to making your home energy efficient. It covers all aspects of the house, from roof to basement, making it relevant to all homes. There are clear explanations give you a basic understanding of the technology behind the design.

Foreword by Paul Hyett
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Homes for the future from the past 1
2 Insulation options 7
3 The building fabric - roofs and lofts 11
4 The building fabric - external walls and floors 17
5 Draught proofing and ventilation 30
6 Heating 39
7 Alternatives to conventional heating 43
8 Domestic hot water (DHW) 57
9 Lighting 68
10 The home as micro-power station 72
11 Water and energy conservation in appliances 92
12 Materials 97
13 Waste disposal and recycling 102
14 The wider context 108
App Case Study: Ecological refurbishment of a house in Oxford, UK 114
Units of measurement of electricity and energy 119

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