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The Concrete House

Author : Pieter A. VanderWerf
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781402736292
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (362 download)

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Book Synopsis The Concrete House by : Pieter A. VanderWerf

Download or read book The Concrete House written by Pieter A. VanderWerf and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prospective homeowners will welcome this introduction to a durable, energy-efficient new building technology: insulating concrete forms (ICFs). Written by a top expert in the field, and organized in an accessible question-and-answer form, it will help homebuyers decide whether an ICF is right for them and how to get the most for their money. Every aspect of planning and construction is covered, from exactly what an ICF is to the intricacies of building a concrete house, from choosing a contractor to selecting a suitable design for the system. There’s crucial advice on how to make sure construction goes smoothly, diagrams and photos to illustrate every point, beautiful ICF homes on display, and explanations of how these homes differ from conventional ones and why they cost less to maintain.

Pretty Good House

Author : Michael Maines
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781641551656
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Pretty Good House written by Michael Maines and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.

Building Ventilation

Author : Mat Santamouris
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136570721
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Building Ventilation written by Mat Santamouris and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensuring optimum ventilation performance is a vital part of building design. Prepared by recognized experts from Europe and the US, and published in association with the International Energy Agency's Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC), this authoritative work provides organized, classified and evaluated information on advances in the key areas of building ventilation, relevant to all building types. Complexities in airflow behaviour, climatic influences, occupancy patterns and pollutant emission characteristics make selecting the most appropriate ventilation strategy especially difficult. Recognizing such complexities, the editors bring together expertise on each key issue. From components to computer tools, this book offers detailed coverage on design, analysis and performance, and is an important and comprehensive publication in this field. Building Ventilation will be an invaluable reference for professionals in the building services industry, architects, researchers (including postgraduate students) studying building service engineering and HVAC, and anyone with a role in energy-efficient building design.

Building safety, efficiency and cost savings

Author : Cristian Angeli
Publisher : Youcanprint
ISBN 13 : 8831670271
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Building safety, efficiency and cost savings written by Cristian Angeli and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of this book directly followed the realization of how scarce the information is on the scientific research carried out all over the world on ICFs (Insulating Concrete Forms). These studies were conducted through testing and experimentation and offer scientific evidence on the economic, safety and energetic benefits of the ICF construction system. Therefore, the author of the present book collected, analyzed and catalogued by typology fifty pieces of research that are now available for rapide use and easy consultation. The collective reading of these works shows that ICFs make a construction system with a relevant and internationally consolidated scientific background concerning both the usual performativity and exceptional aspects like explosions and tornadoes. Each summary is followed by a few explicatory lines listing the topic and the references to the author. The volume also presents an introductory part in which the main specifications of the ICF system are described, and a section devoted to the pictures of buildings under construction to better illustrate this construction technology.

Building Systems

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building Systems Magazine (BSM) is an award winning United States-based trade magazine read by builders, developers and general contractors using or considering using innovative construction technologies. Once commonly known as "pre-fab," today's modern building systems employ innovative materials and techniques to create residential or commercial structures in a factory setting in a fraction of the time it takes to site build. BSM focuses mainly on log, timber frame, modular, panel, and structural insulated panel building technologies. Since factory fabrication and site preparation take place simultaneously, structures are finished and ready for occupancy in weeks, rather than months or years as required by conventional site-building schedules.

The Empirical Validation of House Energy Rating (HER) Software for Lightweight Housing in Cool Temperate Climates

Author : Mark Andrew Dewsbury
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319143379
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis The Empirical Validation of House Energy Rating (HER) Software for Lightweight Housing in Cool Temperate Climates by : Mark Andrew Dewsbury

Download or read book The Empirical Validation of House Energy Rating (HER) Software for Lightweight Housing in Cool Temperate Climates written by Mark Andrew Dewsbury and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reports on the first empirical validation of “AccuRate,” Australia’s national benchmark software tool for house energy ratings. The validation was conducted by the University of Tasmania in collaboration with Forest and Wood Products Australia, the Australian Government, the CSIRO and industry partners. The study presented here describes the results of graphical and statistical analysis of variations observed between the measured and simulated data from three different test buildings in Launceston, Tasmania. It shows that, while the AccuRate software is well suited to modeling energy flows, there are discrepancies between the simulated and measured temperatures of the test buildings. Moreover, it highlights possible connections between the discrepancies in all zones and the outside air temperature, wind speed, global and diffuse solar radiation, and possibly the ground model. Beyond its contribution to further investigations into the ongoing improvement and calibration of the Australian NatHERS-supported AccuRate software, this book also meticulously describes the methodology used in conducting the research, which is expected to pave the way for further studies of this type.

Living Homes

Author : Thomas J. Elpel
Publisher : HOPS Press
ISBN 13 : 1892784327
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Living Homes written by Thomas J. Elpel and published by HOPS Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The house of your Dreams does not have to be expensive. The key is all in the planning. How much a house costs, how it looks, how comfortable it is, how energy-efficient it is--all these things occur on paper before you pick up even one tool. A little extra time in the planning process can save you tens of thousands of dollars in construction and maintenance. That is time well spent! Living Homes takes you through the planning process to design an energy and resource efficient home that won't break the bank. Then, from the footings on up to the roof, author Thomas J. Elpel guides you through the nuts and bolts of construction for slipform stone masonry, tilt-up stone walls, log home construction, building with strawbales, making your own terra tile floors, windows and doors, solar water systems, masonry heaters, framing, plumbing, greywater, septic systems, swamp filters, concrete-fly ash countertops, painting and more. Living Homes was completely re-organized and revised for the new sixth edition, based on five additional years of building experience with low-cost, high efficiency construction methods. Get the latest ideas on how to build a high-performance house that will stand the test of time! The sixth edition includes fifteen pages of new material covering the latest stone masonry tips, plus revised and expanded tips and techniques throughout the book.

Insulation Materials, Testing and Applications, 3rd Volume

Author : Ronald S. Graves
Publisher : ASTM International
ISBN 13 : 0803124090
Total Pages : 541 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Insulation Materials, Testing and Applications, 3rd Volume written by Ronald S. Graves and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1997 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...Contains papers presented at the Third Symposium on Insulation Materials: Testing and Applications, held in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on 15-17 May 1997.

A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating with Energy Star: Sealing Air Leaks and Adding Attic Insulation

Author : Environmental Protection Agency (U S )
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160929649
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating with Energy Star: Sealing Air Leaks and Adding Attic Insulation written by Environmental Protection Agency (U S ) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2015-09-20 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sealing and Insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient—and you can do it yourself. Use This Guide To: Learn how to find and seal hidden attic and basement air leaks Determine if your attic insulation is adequate, and learn how to add more Make sure your improvements are done safely Reduce energy bills and help protect the environment Glossary of terms is included in this illustrated do-it-yourself guide.

Structural Design of Insulating Concrete Form Walls in Residential Construction

Author : NAHB Research Center, Inc
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780893121969
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (219 download)

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Book Synopsis Structural Design of Insulating Concrete Form Walls in Residential Construction by : NAHB Research Center, Inc

Download or read book Structural Design of Insulating Concrete Form Walls in Residential Construction written by NAHB Research Center, Inc and published by . This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency

Author : John Krigger
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN 13 : 1880120186
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency written by John Krigger and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Homeowner's Guide to Energy Efficiency, John Krigger and Chris Dorsi help homeowners set realistic personal goals for reducing their energy consumption. Their methods for making homes more energy efficient will also improve comfort, safety, durability, and resale value. They guide readers through the process of assessing current energy usage and predicting the benefits and estimating the costs of remodeling options. With projects ranging from simple fixes to large-scale renovations, this book offers solutions for the energy-conscious homeowner, regardless of budget, technical ability, or time.

The Homeowner's Energy Handbook

Author : Paul Scheckel
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 160342847X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book The Homeowner's Energy Handbook written by Paul Scheckel and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into your own hands. Explaining the fundamentals of solar, wind, water, and biofuel energy production, Scheckel shows you how to build and maintain a wide variety of energy-saving and energy-producing equipment, ranging from thermosiphon solar hot water collectors to bicycle-powered generators. Use less energy, save money, and help preserve the environment.

Modern Residential Construction Practices

Author : David A. Madsen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351978403
Total Pages : 547 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Modern Residential Construction Practices written by David A. Madsen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Residential Construction Practices provides easy-to-read, comprehensive and highly illustrated coverage of residential building construction practices that conform to industry standards in the United States and Canada. Each chapter provides complete descriptions, real-world practices, realistic examples, three-dimensional (3D) illustrations, and related tests and problems. Chapters cover practices related to every construction phase including: planning, funding, permitting, codes, inspections, site planning, excavation, foundations and flatwork, floors, walls, roofs, finish work and cabinetry; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical, and plumbing. The book is organized in a format that is consistent with the process used to take residential construction projects from preliminary concept through all phases of residential building construction. An ideal textbook for secondary and college level construction programs, the book is packed with useful features such as problems that challenge students to identify materials and practices, along with research and document information about construction materials and practices, useful summaries, key notes, a detailed glossary, and online materials for both students and educators.

Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for All Climates

Author : Building Science Corporation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780975512784
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for All Climates written by Building Science Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Impact of Federal Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy R&D Programs

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book The Impact of Federal Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy R&D Programs written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Design and Construction

Author : Pieter A. VanderWerf
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780070670334
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (73 download)

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Book Synopsis Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Design and Construction by : Pieter A. VanderWerf

Download or read book Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Design and Construction written by Pieter A. VanderWerf and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1997 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insulating concrete forms, the most requested new material in home building today, increases energy efficiency, design flexibility, strength and durability. This step-by-step illustrated guide shows designers, architects, and engineers how to put this cutting-edge technology to work. Eight pages of color photos show homes recently constructed with this technology. 178 illus.

Eco-architecture

Author : C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press
ISBN 13 : 184564171X
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Eco-architecture written by C. A. Brebbia and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the mechanistic buildings it replaces, Eco-Architecture is in harmony with nature, including its immediate environs. Eco-Architecture makes every effort to minimise the use of energy at each stage of the building's life cycle, including that embodied in the extraction and transportation of materials, their fabrication, their assembly into the building and ultimately the ease and value of their recycling when the building's life is over. Featuring papers from the First International Conference on Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature, the text brings together papers of an inter-disciplinary nature, and will be of interest to engineers, planners, physicists, psychologists, sociologists, economists, and other specialists, in addition to architects. Featured topics include: Historical and Philosophical aspects; Ecological and Cultural Sensitivity; Human Comfort and Sick Building Syndrome; Energy Crisis and Building Technologies; Carbon Neutral Design; Alternative Sources of Energy (wind, solar, wave, geothermal etc); Design with Nature; Design with Climate; Siting and Orientation; Re-use of Brownfield Sites; Material Selection; Minimal Transportation Approaches and use of Indigenous Materials; Life Cycle Assessment of Materials; Design by Passive Systems; Conservation and Re-use of Water; Building Operation and Management; Applications in Different Building Types; Regulations and Contracts.