Download or read book A Passive Solar Retrofit in a Gloomy Climate written by James Russell Fugate and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A common perception with solar technologies is that they are practical only in sunny regions of the country. The sun is a source of clean and plentiful energy, but for regions of the country that experience frequent cloud cover, solar energy is typically not considered a worthwhile endeavor. In addition to the problem of limited sunshine, solar energy is often deemed to be too expensive for the average homeowner, particularly without significant government incentives. For solar technology to be adopted on a broad scale, it must make practical sense to the homeowner, not just economically, but also for an improved quality of life. Otherwise, solar technology in home construction will be limited to those who are especially motivated and can afford it. Passive solar, in particular, is often dismissed as a relic of the 1970’s. The excessive amounts of glass can lead to too much heat loss or heat gain, and the home may experience wide temperature swings, making it uncomfortable. While the complaints do have merit, they are often a result of a poor design rather than an inherit failure of passive solar systems. This thesis project attempts to demonstrate that passive solar technology can be effective in any region, even the gloomy climate of Western New York, and that it can be incorporated into an existing home cost-effectively. The project analyzed an existing single-family home and a rehabilitation proposal was developed that met the needs of the clients and incorporated passive solar technologies. A number of passive solar features were reviewed, and it was learned that the benefits of a passive solar feature often go beyond its mere cost-effectiveness. Intangibles, such as daylighting, a sense of place, plant growth, and improved market-value, contribute to the assessment of a passive solar feature."--Abstract.
Download or read book Comprehensive Planning for Passive Solar Architectural Retrofit written by Stanley H. Scofield and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Resilient and Responsible Smart Cities written by Norsidah Ujang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-18 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the ways in which resiliency can foster the transformation of cities. There is a growing need for our cities to be transformed into “smart” cities; in this regard, tremendous efforts are called for in order to face the environmental challenges that play a major role in the creation or transformation of cities and environments. This book covers a broad range of applications and approaches that are “smart” and “resilient,” which, when combined, offer much more flexibility concerning the future of our cities. Consequently, this simple combination, which is producing sweeping changes around the globe, has attracted considerable attention from scholars and decision-makers alike.
Download or read book Passive Solar Energy written by Bruce Anderson and published by Brickhouse Publishing Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why passive solar heating and cooling? Conserves energy and saves you money ; Improves the quality of your life ; Adds beauty to your home ; Helps protect the environment. Features: An invaluable guide to both theory and practice ; Provides the rudiments needed to design and construct a passive solar house that has small to non-existent heating and cooling bills ; Newly revised to include up-to-date information on energy-saving glazing, and brand-new list of sources and bibliography ; An excellent sourcebook for the prospective home builder or remodeler ; Provides many workable ideas for adapting existing houses to passive solar heating. -- from back cover.
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Download or read book The Citizen Powered Energy Handbook written by Greg Pahl and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2007-03-07 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Al Gore's summer blockbuster An Inconvenient Truth, and crude oil prices soaring to all-time highs, more people than ever know the truth about our oil addiction. Global warming is here. M. King Hubbert's oil peak is fast approaching (or may already have arrived). The secret's out: fossil fuel reserves are dwindling and popular interest has created the need for accessible, realistic solutions. The Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook, a clear-eyed view of the critical situation we face, offers ways out. Greg Pahl examines energy technologies currently available and homes in on renewable energy strategies that can be adopted by individuals and communities. Such cooperative initiatives have been common in Europe for years and are beginning to gain a foothold in the US. Each chapter focuses on a different renewable energy category--solar, wind, water, biomass, liquid biofuels, and geothermal--then reviews their advantages and disadvantages and desccribes numerous examples of successful, proven local initiatives. The Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook is an eloquent appeal for community and regional action to initiate an array of solutions to energy needs until now controlled by large, distant utilities and consortiums. It is time to take back control of the energy and environmental challenges ahead; this book will help people do just that. It is a handbook for anyone ready to take the first steps towards a more sustainable future.
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Download or read book Air Conditioning Energy Consumption and Environmental Quality written by Matheos Santamouris and published by EOLSS Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Conditioning - Energy Consumption and Environmental Quality theme is the component of Encyclopedia of Energy Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The book on Air Conditioning - Energy Consumption and Environmental Quality in the Encyclopedia of Energy Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources considers the following topics on Systems and Equipment for Space Heating, Ventilation Systems, Air conditioning and Refrigeration and Cryogenic Systems. This volume is aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers and NGOs.
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