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Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309156866
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States by : National Research Council

Download or read book Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's economy and lifestyles have been shaped by the low prices and availability of energy. In the last decade, however, the prices of oil, natural gas, and coal have increased dramatically, leaving consumers and the industrial and service sectors looking for ways to reduce energy use. To achieve greater energy efficiency, we need technology, more informed consumers and producers, and investments in more energy-efficient industrial processes, businesses, residences, and transportation. As part of the America's Energy Future project, Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States examines the potential for reducing energy demand through improving efficiency by using existing technologies, technologies developed but not yet utilized widely, and prospective technologies. The book evaluates technologies based on their estimated times to initial commercial deployment, and provides an analysis of costs, barriers, and research needs. This quantitative characterization of technologies will guide policy makers toward planning the future of energy use in America. This book will also have much to offer to industry leaders, investors, environmentalists, and others looking for a practical diagnosis of energy efficiency possibilities.

The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes

Author : Russell P. Leslie
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes written by Russell P. Leslie and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete, authoritative residential lighting resource, from the largest research center in the world, supplies all the practical designs, details, and plans architects need to select, design, and install efficient lighting that suits both aesthetic and economic needs. Filled with hundreds of photos and sketches, this book explains and illustrates all common lighting techniques.

Energy Conservation for Housing

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Energy Conservation for Housing written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME

Author : Patrick Waterfield
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847974376
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book The ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME written by Patrick Waterfield and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reducing energy consumption and costs is an issue of ever-increasing importance, and European and national legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions is tightening up minimum energy standards for new buildings as well as those being extended or renovated. Energy-saving measures in the home will, therefore, become ever more cost-effective throughout our lifetimes. This book covers every aspect of the efficient consumption of energy in the home including the following and much more: the position of the dwelling, its method of construction and the materials used; energy rating and the legal framework; insulation and U-values; windows and doors; conservatories, sunrooms and loft conversions; heating and hot-water systems; lighting and making the best use of daylight; ventilation; renewable energy technologies; appliances, gadgets and housekeeping; the wider environmental issues including water economy and recycling. This non-technical book is fully revised and updated to take account of recent legislation and developments in energy efficient products and techniques.

HUD Rehabilitation Energy Guidelines for Multi-family Dwellings

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book HUD Rehabilitation Energy Guidelines for Multi-family Dwellings written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

HUD Rehabilitation Energy Guidelines for One-to-four Family Dwellings

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book HUD Rehabilitation Energy Guidelines for One-to-four Family Dwellings written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 172 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.

Mitchell's Introduction to Building

Author : Roger Greeno
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317902815
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Mitchell's Introduction to Building written by Roger Greeno and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Building provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques. Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures. Topics covered include the functional requirements of a building: appearance, durability, dimensional suitability, strength and stability, weather exclusion, sound control, thermal comfort, fire protection, lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage, security, cost, sustainability, building processes, the building team, communication and construction methods.

Solar Energy Houses

Author : Anne-Grete Hestnes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134072058
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Solar Energy Houses written by Anne-Grete Hestnes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passive and active solar strategies together with the adoption of energy conservation measures and the integration of new materials and technologies can lead to a dramatic reduction of 75-90 per cent in the energy consumption of the buildings. The objective of Task 13 of the IEA's Solar Heating and Cooling Programme was to advance solar building technologies and demonstrate this potential by designing and constructing buildings that met very low energy consumption targets while maintaining a good indoor climate. This revised second edition of this book presents the findings of the Task 13 experts and includes the results of the monitoring programme, conducted to determine the effectives of the techniques and strategies adopted. This new edition also provides a detailed explanation of this research programme in terms of how far the expectations of the Task experts were met and highlights the specific successes and lessons learned from the project.

Encyclopedia of Sustainable Technologies

Author : Martin Abraham
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128047925
Total Pages : 2276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sustainable Technologies written by Martin Abraham and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 2276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Sustainable Technologies, Eight Volume Set provides an authoritative assessment of the sustainable technologies that are currently available or in development. Sustainable technology includes the scientific understanding, development and application of a wide range of technologies and processes and their environmental implications. Systems and lifecycle analyses of energy systems, environmental management, agriculture, manufacturing and digital technologies provide a comprehensive method for understanding the full sustainability of processes. In addition, the development of clean processes through green chemistry and engineering techniques are also described. The book is the first multi-volume reference work to employ both Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approaches to assessing the wide range of technologies available and their impact upon the world. Both approaches are long established and widely recognized, playing a key role in the organizing principles of this valuable work. Provides readers with a one-stop guide to the most current research in the field Presents a grounding of the fundamentals of the field of sustainable technologies Written by international leaders in the field, offering comprehensive coverage of the field and a consistent, high-quality scientific standard Includes the Life Cycle Analysis and Triple Bottom Line approaches to help users understand and assess sustainable technologies

Zero-carbon Homes

Author : Joanna Williams
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136575545
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Zero-carbon Homes written by Joanna Williams and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Housing is a major contributor to CO2 emissions in Europe and America today and the construction of new homes offers an opportunity to address this issue. Providing homes that achieve "zero carbon", "carbon neutral", "zero-net energy" or "energy-plus" standard is becoming the goal of more innovative house-builders globally, whilst energy providers seek to decarbonise the energy supply to new and existing development. Various new technical systems for achieving these goals are beginning to emerge. For example the passive house whose energy requirement for space heating and cooling is almost zero; the smart grid that has revolutionized the management of energy, whilst enabling the connection of small-scale, renewable energy producers and electric vehicles to the grid; or the European super-grid which will enable zero carbon energy to be generated in the Sahara desert and stored in Norway. This book explores the diverse approaches that are being adopted around the world to deliver zero carbon homes and the different societal systems and geographic circumstances in which they have developed. It postulates a roadmap for delivering zero carbon homes, together with a toolbox approach for policy and practice to suit particular national and local circumstances. A series of case studies are presented that offer lessons for delivering zero carbon homes. These examples are also used to demonstrate how prototype systems can move into the mainstream. The book highlights some of the instruments and mechanisms that could be used to support this transformation and addresses the wider implications of introducing these innovative systems in terms of industry, lifestyle and urban form.

Emergency Housing and Housing/energy

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Emergency Housing and Housing/energy written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Can a City Be Sustainable? (State of the World)

Author : The Worldwatch Institute
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610917553
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Book Synopsis Can a City Be Sustainable? (State of the World) by : The Worldwatch Institute

Download or read book Can a City Be Sustainable? (State of the World) written by The Worldwatch Institute and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities are the world's future. Today, more than half of the global population--3.7 billion people--are urban dwellers, and that number is expected to double by 2050. There is no question that cities are growing; the only debate is over how they will grow. Will we invest in the physical and social infrastructure necessary for livable, equitable, and sustainable cities? In the latest edition of State of the World, the flagship publication of the Worldwatch Institute, experts from around the globe examine the core principles of sustainable urbanism and profile cities that are putting them into practice. From Ahmedabad, India to Freiburg, Germany, local people are acting to improve their cities, even when national efforts are stalled. Issues examined range from the nitty-gritty of handling waste and developing public transportation to civic participation and navigating dysfunctional government. The result is a snapshot of cities today and a vision for global urban sustainability tomorrow.

Energy Efficiency

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Science and Technology Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780104007242
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (72 download)

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Book Synopsis Energy Efficiency by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Science and Technology Committee

Download or read book Energy Efficiency written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Science and Technology Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2005-07-15 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy Efficiency : 2nd report of session 2005-06, Vol. 2: Evidence

Research Handbook on Housing, the Home and Society

Author : Keith Jacobs
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800375972
Total Pages : 639 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Research Handbook on Housing, the Home and Society written by Keith Jacobs and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dynamic Research Handbook explores key perspectives, topics and methodologies used to understand housing, the home and society. Pairing social theory with a broad range of case studies from the Global North and South, it offers a unique insight into the field.

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1844 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 1844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Guide to Building Control

Author : Anthony Gwynne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118507762
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Guide to Building Control written by Anthony Gwynne and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To clarify the practical requirements of the Building Regs and help you meet their requirements first go, all the information contained in the building regulations 2010 and approved documents is presented here in an easy-to-understand format, clear, concise and fully illustrated. Guidance is given for domestic buildings of up to three storeys in England and Wales, including extensions, loft conversions, new dwellings, conversions (garages, basements and barns), and upgrading of existing buildings - including the use of natural lime mortars, plasters renders and paints. There are clear explanations of how the technical design and construction requirements of the Building Regs can be met with sufficient information to draw up an effective specification and design to be developed. Guide to Building Control illustrates the design and construction of the various building elements and explains the principles and processes of the building regulations and approved documents - including structure, fire safety, contaminates, sound insulation, ventilation, water efficiency, drainage systems, combustion appliances, stairs and guarding, energy conservation/green building issues, disabled access, safety glazing, electrical safety, materials and workmanship. The Guide contains up-to-date examples of everyday practices and procedures gained by the author - a practicing building control surveyor - from years of responding to requests from property professionals, builders, property owners and students for clarification of the practical requirements of the building regulations. Accompanied by detailed diagrams, tables and text offering an enlightened understanding of the complexities of building regulations the Guide is both an authoritative reference for use at planning stage and a practical handbook on site. Students and professionals will find it an essential, easy-to-use resource for building control surveyors, building designers, building contractors, self-build, and others working in the construction industry.