The Passive Solar Energy Book

The Passive Solar Energy Book by Edward Mazria. Published by Rodale Press Inc, Emmaus, PA, 1979. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Edge wear to covers, front top corner creased, overall content excellent. 435 Pgs. ISBN 0878572376. LCCN 78-21656. A complete guide to passive solar home, greenhouse and building design. A primer in the fundamental concepts of solar energy, heat theory and thermal comfort. A source book with descriptions, photos, illustrations and performance data of many passive solar heated buildings. A workbook containing a step-by-step process for designing and sizing passive solar heating systems, methods for calculating building heat loss, heat gain, system performance and cost effectiveness, and sun charts and graphic tools for designing shading devises, determining the extent of solar obstructions and calculating solar radiation values. Description text copyright 2013 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 28159.