Energy Efficient Home: a Complete Guide

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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 and those being extended or renovated. Energy-saving measures in the home will, therefore, become ever more cost-effective throughout our lifetimes.

The 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.

AUTHOR:
Patrick Waterfield is an independent energy consultant living and working mainly in Northern Ireland. From a background of academic research, specializing in passive solar design, he ran a UK government-funded consultancy service promoting best practice in energy-efficient design of buildings and services. He now works as a self-employed energy consultant covering all building types and sectors. Dr Waterfield is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Energy Institute and has recently completed his own 'passive house'.

ILLUSTRATIONS
40 colour photos
48 line drawings
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ISBN: 9781847972590
Author: WATERFIELD PATRICK
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/07/2011
RRP: $29.99
Pages: 176
Dimension: 246mm X 189mm
Imprint: Crowood Press