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Alternative energy systems in building design /
Synopsis: Design high-performance alternative energy systems for buildings. A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction mater...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York, N.Y. :
McGraw-Hill Education,
[2010]
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| Edición: | First edition. |
| Colección: | McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Synopsis: Design high-performance alternative energy systems for buildings. A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact are covered. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design includes information on LEED design, energy conservation, and solar power financing and return on investment. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and national and international carbon cap and trade are also discussed. Valuable appendices contain detailed design data tables and certified equipment listings. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design covers: Solar power system physics and technologies; California solar initiative program; Energy conservation; Passive heating solar technologies; Fuel cell technology; Wind energy technologies; Ocean energy technologies; Hydroelectric and micro-hydro turbine power; Geothermal energy; Biofuel, biogas, and thermal depolymerization technologies; Fission- and fusion-type nuclear power and air pollution abatement. |
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| Notas: | Print version c2010. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xix, 522 pages) : illustrations. Also available in print edition. |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0071621474 0071738061 0071621474 (print-ISBN) 9780071621472 |