Solar Power in Building Design : The Engineer's Complete Design Resource

Title: Solar Power in Building Design : The Engineer's Complete Design Resource
Author: Peter Gevorkian
ISBN: 0071485635 / 9780071485630
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 476
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2008
Availability: In Stock

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Design, Implement, and Audit the Most Energy-Efficient, Cost-Effective Solar Power Systems for Any Type of Building!

Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing, implementing, and auditing energy-efficient, cost-effective solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. From basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers you everything needed for solar power design success.

Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art design tool covers new solar technologies…design implementation techniques…energy conservation…the economics of solar power systems…passive solar heating power…and more.

Solar Power in Building Design features:

  • Step-by-step instructions for designing, implementing, and auditing solar power systems
  • Expert guidance on using solar power in any type of building-from basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing
  • Complete details on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), plus rebate procedures and forms

Inside This Cutting-Edge Solar Power Toolkit

  • Solar power physics and technology
  • Practical guide to solar power design
  • Solar power design implementation
  • Energy conservation
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • Sustainable energy rebate
  • Economics of solar power systems
  • Passive solar heating power

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Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer Note

Chapter 1 : Solar Power System Physics
Chapter 2 : Solar Power Technologies
Chapter 3 : Solar Power System Design Considerations
Chapter 4 : Introduction to Solar Power System Design
Chapter 5 : Solar Power Generation Project Implementation
Chapter 6 : Energy Conservation
Chapter 7 : LEED--Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Chapter 8 : California Solar Initiative Program
Chapter 9 : Economics of Solar Power Systems
Chapter 10 : Passive Solar Heating Technologies

Appendix A : Unit Conversion and Design Reference Tables
Appendix B : Photovoltaic System Support Hardware and Photo Gallery
Appendix C : California Energy Commission Certified Equipment
Appendix D : Historical Time Line of Solar Energy
Appendix E : List of Sustainable Energy Equipment Suppliers and Consultants
Appendix F : Glossary of Renewable Energy Power Systems
Index