Home Energy Efficiency
Increasing Energy Efficiency and Creating Energy Efficient
Homes
with Green Homebuilding Techniques
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Combustion
Analysis & Fuel Efficiency
Combustion analysis is the measurement of a
combustion systems flue gases to determine the completeness
(efficiency) of the combustion process. Combustion analysis is only
the first step in maximizing fuel efficiency. An HVACR service
technician must understand the Air/Fuel ratio, and venting
adjustments necessary to accomplish efficiency.
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Energy
Efficient Building - The Best of Fine Homebuilding
Building Energy
Efficient Homes with Expert Advice from Fine Homebuilding.
Energy-efficient homes aren't just more economical,
they're also more comfortable. This collection of 29 articles from
Fine Homebuilding magazine will teach you how to make your home more
energy efficient with information on materials and techniques that
can make a difference in how much energy is required to make your
home comfortable. |
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Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies
Step-By-Step
Guide to Building with Environmentally Friendly Construction Methods
- Want to build responsibly, reduce
waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building &
Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step-by-step guide to
every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building
a home—even a green home—uses plenty of resources and energy. This
practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel
conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a
brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion. You’ll start by
identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and
construction sites. You’ll weigh the pros and cons of popular green
building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the
long run. Need to find some green professionals to assist you in
your venture? We’ll help you do that, too |
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A Hands-On Guide to Designing
Environmentally Friendly Buildings with Green Building Materials -
This excellent hands-on guide to designing
environmentally friendly buildings -- those made from materials that
preserve the earth's natural legacy for future generations -- is
written by two nationally known experts on the subject. You'll find
practical information on green product selection, product
specification, and construction processes. You'll also learn just
what green building materials are, where you can find them, and how
you can use them effectively. This edition includes updated
information on LEED requirements and how to integrate them into the
specifications process and new sections on commissioning and on
construction waste management. |
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Green From The
Ground Up - A Builder's Guide
Building Homes
with Energy Efficient "Green" Building Techniques.
A must-have reference for
contractors who want to remain competitive, and a remarkable
resource for homeowners who require the clearest and most thorough
green building information available. Green construction is the
building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing
demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, it
provides the best proven methods of new and remodeled green
construction beginning with down-to-earth explanations of green
building basics and moving on to site planning, materials selection,
energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing every step in
design and construction, from framing to finishes. |
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The Illustrated Mold Handbook
Identifies the causes of mold, how to find mold, how to
sample mold, and how mold works in the indoor environment. This
handbook is a collection of site photographs and case studies of
fungi contaminated locations. Contained within this manual is
information, including charts and graphs, to gain insight into
causes, sampling, health effects, locations and general information
about MOLD. Great resource for Home Inspectors and Homeowners. |
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Insulate and
Weatherize: Build Like A Pro
Expert advice from start to
finish - In this complete do-it-yourself guide to
home insulation and weatherization, engineer Bruce Harley offers
solutions that will make your home more comfortable in all seasons.
Using his troubleshooting advice, you’ll be able to identify the
hidden energy wasters and moisture problems that can do serious
damage in your home. Clear explanations, hundreds of photos, and
detailed illustrations will guide you step by step through the
process of upgrading both structures and systems. Implementing even
a few of these sensible solutions can result in real savings in your
energy bills. |
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Moisture Control Handbook
Identifies the causes of mold, how to find mold, how to
sample mold, and how mold works in the indoor environment. This
handbook is a collection of site photographs and case studies of
fungi contaminated locations. Contained within this manual is
information, including charts and graphs, to gain insight into
causes, sampling, health effects, locations and general information
about MOLD. Great resource for Home Inspectors and Homeowners. |
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Photovoltaic
Systems
Photovoltaic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the design,
installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial
photovoltaic (PV) systems. The textbook covers the principles of
photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into
stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The content
includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation,
component operation, system design and sizing, and installation
requirements and recommended practices.
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Solar Power Your
Home For Dummies
Save On Energy
Costs By Adding Solar Energy Components To Your Home
- Want to take advantage of solar
power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy
costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a
solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power Your Home For
Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows
you how to put it to work for you! This friendly, hands-on
guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient
though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll
see how to survey your home to determine your current household
energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best
benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your
investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve
decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a
contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned |
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An Illustrated, Step-By-Step Guide to Green Design
Strategies for Commercial Interiors -
Sustainable Commercial Interiors provides an
engaging introduction to and exploration of the vast field of
sustainable design as it specifically relates to commercial interior
spaces. In Sustainable Commercial Interiors, the authors
share their passion for environmental advocacy while offering
designers and architects the technical knowledge important for
success in this evolving discipline. The authors apply the concept
of environmental responsibility to the design of interiors, and
employ the organization of the LEED Green Building Rating System to
sort the design process into five categories: sustainable sites,
water efficiency, energy issues, materials, and indoor environmental
quality. |
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Detailed Guide to Sustainable Construction
for Design and Construction Professionals -
The green building movement has come a long way in a
short time. Responding to this exponential growth, with its
attendant technological as well as aesthetic developments,
Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Deliver, Second
Edition guides construction and design professionals through the
process of developing commercial and institutional high-performance
green buildings in today's marketplace. In this revised edition,
Charles Kibert delivers a detailed, and passionate, overview of the
entire process of green building, covering the theory, history,
state of the industry, and best practices in green building. |
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An Illustrated Guide to Green Design
Strategies for Residential Interiors -
Issues of sustainability and environmental consciousness
have been increasingly important to designers of residential
interiors. With solutions for the design practitioner, this book
covers topics such as indoor air quality, identifying low-impact
materials, conserving energy and water, and support of construction
teams in reducing waste, Sustainable Residential Interiors provides
designers with the necessary information and tools to integrate
environmentally responsible design into their practice. Sustainable
Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design
process, showing how sustainable principles and practices can be
applied on virtually every level of interior design |
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An Illustrated Guide to Green Design
Strategies for Residential Interiors -
Issues of sustainability and environmental consciousness
have been increasingly important to designers of residential
interiors. With solutions for the design practitioner, this book
covers topics such as indoor air quality, identifying low-impact
materials, conserving energy and water, and support of construction
teams in reducing waste, Sustainable Residential Interiors provides
designers with the necessary information and tools to integrate
environmentally responsible design into their practice. Sustainable
Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design
process, showing how sustainable principles and practices can be
applied on virtually every level of interior design |
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Energy Efficient Building
Green From The Ground Up
Green Building & Remodeling
For Dummies
Breen Building Materials
Green Living
For Dummies
Combustion Analysis
& Fuel Efficiency
PhotoVoltaic Systems
Solar Power Your Home
For Dummies
Sustainable Residential Interiors
Insulate and Weatherize |
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