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"This comprehensive , pioneering book places solar energy today in a rich historical context.
128 pages, by Peter van Dresser
The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.
Significantly revised and updated since its first publication in 1996, Absorption Chillers and Heat Pumps, Second Edition discusses the fundamental physics and major applications o…
High surface area, a microporous structure, and a high degree of surface reactivity make activated carbons versatile adsorbents, particularly effective in the adsorption of organic…
This book provides practical guidance for the design of liquid and vapor phase devices for the adsorption of organic chemicals.
Adsorption Equilibrium Data Handbook (Prentice Hall Advanced Reference Series) by D. P. Valenzuela, A. L. Myers.
This practical book is valuable for a diversity of applications in both air and water pollution.
This standard building materials sourcebook summarizes technical data and practical information and identifies appropriate solutions to any given problem in low-cost construction.
Unite the science of sound and the principles of design to enhance any space Architectural Acoustics Illustrated translates the quantitative and qualitative content of acoustics i…
The revered architectural reference, updated with contemporary examples and interactive 3D modelsAn access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is i…
Understanding schematics can save you time and money and make any electronics task easier to accomplish.
An easy-to-use, updated illustrated guide to the 2012 edition of the International Building CodeThis unique reference to the 2012 International Building Code marries the graphic sk…
The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with a 3D digital building model for interactive learningFor over three decades, Building Construction Illustra…
Francis D.K.Ching brings his trademark presentation to the structural design studio with this major new work co-authored by Barry Onouye and Douglas Zuberbuhler.Taking a new approa…
A new edition of Francis D.
Within the decade, it is estimated that as much as one-third of residential construction will use structural insulated panels, or SIPs.
Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems by Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, Gail Vittori.
This book presents a wide range of projects in container architecture - a contemporary architectural phenomenon.
Packed full of gorgeous, well photographed images, Contemporary Living Space highlights the best of international living spaces from luxury homes to the less-often featured but ver…
Design for a Limited Planet by Norma Skurka, Jon Naar.
Solar energy: collectors of solar radiation, cooking and heating water, agricultural and industrial drying, storage of heat, solar furnaces and engines, cooling and refrigeration, …
Doors can be more than just entrances They offer guests a warm welcome and provide protection against the elements and unwanted visitors.
Now in its sixth edition, this bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction.
A straight-talking book on why ground-source heat pumps (GHPs) are the best choice for heating and cooling new or existing homes in any climate and how this reliable, silent, non-p…
Francis D.K. Ching brings his signature graphic style to the topic of sustainable designIn the tradition of the classic Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ia…
Whether you are preparing for a career in the building trades or are already a professional contractor, this practical book will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need …
Understand how to maintain everything in your home—including the kitchen sinkHow Your House Works, Second Edition reinforces the fact that it pays to be an informed consumer.
Scientists, theologians, and philosophers have all sought to answer the questions of why we are here and where we are going.
Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal reference to the physical basis of architectural design.
Have you ever dreamt of building doors and windows that are durable, attractive, and energy efficient? You can get exactly the look you want when you do it yourself with the simpli…
The definitive guide to environmental control systems, updated with emerging technology and trendsThe Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructor…
Promotes an awareness of metals in America's buildings and monuments, and makes recommendations for the preservation and repair of such metals.
From simple applications to multi-load / multi-temperature systems, learn how to use the newest and most appropriate hydronic heating methods and hardware to create system the deli…
The Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab Manual has been designed to accompany the text, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Natural Solar Architecture: The Passive Solar Primer by David Wright.
More people are spending more time at home making more noise--yet they want quiet environments.
Great primer on various passive solar design strategies for residential and commercial construction including direct and indirect gain as well as thermal storage systems and strate…
Book by Bruce Anderson, Wells, Malcolm
This book contains the successful experiment on the application of radiant cooling using natural air for ventilation under the hot and humid climate of Rajasthan was studied.
A comprehensive account of the phenomena that occur when simple gases interact with surfaces, this text takes a fundamental perspective.
For centuries, human activity has been dominated by the need to fuel human civilization.
Comprehensive and detailed, this reference presents the critical revisions in technical topics driven by emerging technology and building-code changes.
I was fortunate to have had the late, great Gil Carlson as one of my teachers.
So begins Pumping Away, a book I wrote to describe the workings of hydronic heating systems I tried to use words that made the subject spring to life in a visual way.
The latest radiant floor heating methods and materials In this fully updated guide, master plumber and long-time contractor R.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems with REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONI…
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HVAC 2nd edition delivers training materials with a hands-on practical approach.
Lost, forgotten, reimagined, and transformed: the compelling beauty of abandoned, reinvented, and rescued architecture This book captures the awe-inspiring drama of abandoned, forg…
Shelter II is the second in a series of books about people building their own homes in different parts of the world.
Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes.
Amory Lovins is a justifiably renowned physicist and environmentalist who promotes energy-use and energy-production ideas based on conservation, efficiency, use of renewable energy…
Solar 2: Proceedings of the United Nations Conference on New Sources of Energy : Solar Energy, Wind Power and Geothermal Energy, Rome, 21-31 August 1961 by Steve Baer.
Cooling buildings is a major global energy consumer and the energy requirement is growing year by year.
Solar Heating and Cooling Systems: Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications provides comprehensive coverage of this modern energy issue from both a scientific and technical level…
Sound Reinforcement Handbook by Gary Davis, Ralph Jones.
An updated guide to designing buildings that heat with the sun, cool with the wind, and light with the sky.
Sunspots: An Exploration of Solar Energy Through Fact and Fiction by Steve Baer.
Sunspots: Collected facts and solar fiction by Steve Baer.
Tailored Fabric Formwork provides a new language and paradigm for the understanding and manipulation of innovative formwork methods.
A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a "greener" approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates.
Concrete is the most used man-made material in the world and is the fundamental physical medium for most of the world’s architecture and construction.
The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans.
The Integral Urban House: Self Reliant Living in the City is a comprehensive guide to achieving a completely sustainable urban lifestyle by creating a mini-ecosystem where resident…
This unique approach to the basic concepts of adsorption is written for students, engineers, scientists, and others who need a clear presentation of adsorption processes.
Dan Holohan has been studying the steam-heating systems in older American buildings since 1970.
The only complete guide to passive solar design and construction The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook is an unbeatable guide for architects and building contractors w…
The Passive Solar Energy Book contains most of the information you will need to successfully design a passive solar building.
This book offers a technique for building homes that heat and cool themselves in a wide range of different climates, using ordinary building materials available anywhere and with m…
From removing graffiti in Manhattan to rebuilding a hops barn in Oregon, the National Park Service-a part of the Department of the Interior-has faced just about every problem an ol…
The Solar Home Book: heating, cooling and designing with the sun
Passive solar heating and passive cooling—approaches known as natural conditioning—provide comfort throughout the year by reducing, or eliminating, the need for fossil fuel.
Between 1650 and 1750, four Catholic churches were the best solar observatories in the world.
This classic reference book on home wiring for homeowners, electricians and apprentices has been completely updated to reflect changes to the electrical code since it was first pub…
This 44th edition—part of a series continuously published for more than 80 years and based on the 2014 National Electrical Code—is a handy instruction manual that has been used by …