The Passivhaus Handbook: A Practical Guide to Constructing and Retrofitting Buildings for Ultra-Low Energy Performance
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The Passivhaus Handbook is an essential guide for anyone whose goal is a supremely comfortable, healthy and durable home with exceptionally low energy costs.
Whether you are a self-builder new to construction, or an experienced professional, you'll find this practical book invaluable. It will help you avoid the potential pitfalls and misconceptions, and achieve success in your Passivhaus project.
The book includes:
- Detailed information on key elements of Passivhaus: avoiding air leakage, designing out thermal (cold) bridges, moisture management and ventilation strategy.
- A clear explanation of the underlying building physics and terminology.
- Practical advice on setting up a project, including developing a motivated project team.
- A discussion of economic considerations.
Info
ISBN: 9780857840196
Published Date: October 25, 2012
Publisher: Green Books
Language: English
Page Count: 256
Size: 9.96" l x 8.04" w x 0.71" h