| Description |
267 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note(S) |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
In this fascinating collection of postings from his popular "Musings of an Energy Nerd" blog, Green Building Advisor's Martin Holladay cuts through the hype and myths about energy efficiency, sustainability, and green building to present the very best ways to make your home more energy efficient.... The book begins with an overview of energy priorities, and a discussion of what we mean by terms like green and sustainable. Martin presents several options for energy upgrades for an existing house (from replacing windows to adding super insulation) before looking at ways to improve the energy efficiency of a new house. Separate chapters follow on HVAC, domestic hot water, appliances, and renewable energy, before the book wraps up with an eye-opening chapter on useless products, scams, and myths (including Martin's list of "Stupid Energy-Saving Tips"). |
| Contents |
Construction Basics -- Building Science -- Energy Modeling -- Airtightness -- Insulation -- Windows -- HVAC -- The Passivhaus Standard. |
| Subject(S) |
Dwellings -- Energy conservation.
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Ecological houses.
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| ISBN |
9781631862564 (paperback) |
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1631862561 (paperback) |
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