The passive solar design and construction handbook
Michael J. Crosbie
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The passive solar design and construction handbook
Published
2008
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780470337226
Description
The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook is an unbeatable guide for architects and building contractors who want to satisfy the growing demand for passive solar residential design. A complete revision of the bible of passive solar design originally published by the U.S. Department of Energy, this is the only comprehensive guide to adapting standard building practices to current passive solar applications. It supplies detailed, step-by-step information on all practical aspects of passive solar design and construction and fills you in on all the latest advances in materials and building techniques - including the most recent findings on material and assembly performance. You'll also find the latest techniques for computer simulation and energy analysis. For building contractors, architects, and anyone interested in state-of-the-art passive solar construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The passive solar design and construction handbook?
This edition of The passive solar design and construction handbook has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The passive solar design and construction handbook?
For most readers, The passive solar design and construction handbook typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The passive solar design and construction handbook?
The estimated word count for The passive solar design and construction handbook is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The passive solar design and construction handbook?
The passive solar design and construction handbook was written by Michael J. Crosbie.
When was The passive solar design and construction handbook published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.