Sustainability at the cutting edge [electronic resource] emerging technologies for low energy buildings
Smith, Peter F.
Sustainability at the cutting edge emerging technologies for low energy buildings [electronic resource] - 2nd ed. - Oxford Architectural Press 2007 - eBook
Solar thermal energy -- Low energy techniques for cooling -- Geothermal energy -- Wind power -- Photovoltaic cells -- Fuel cells - Bioenergy -- Microgeneration and combined heat and power -- Small-scale hydro -- Wave and tide -- Prospects for the energy infrastructure -- Materials -- The photonic revolution
Describes renewable technologies. Provides an overview of each area, including emerging possibilities. Covers designs which may be suitable for single building use. Also describes technologies suitable for large scale power production feeding into the grid. Describes how government legislation and international treaties will affect future building design. Gives an overview of the prospects of different materials. Case studies.
9780080475479
EBOOK
United Kingdom
333.72 $2 18
Sustainability at the cutting edge emerging technologies for low energy buildings [electronic resource] - 2nd ed. - Oxford Architectural Press 2007 - eBook
Solar thermal energy -- Low energy techniques for cooling -- Geothermal energy -- Wind power -- Photovoltaic cells -- Fuel cells - Bioenergy -- Microgeneration and combined heat and power -- Small-scale hydro -- Wave and tide -- Prospects for the energy infrastructure -- Materials -- The photonic revolution
Describes renewable technologies. Provides an overview of each area, including emerging possibilities. Covers designs which may be suitable for single building use. Also describes technologies suitable for large scale power production feeding into the grid. Describes how government legislation and international treaties will affect future building design. Gives an overview of the prospects of different materials. Case studies.
9780080475479
EBOOK
United Kingdom
333.72 $2 18