Net Zero Energy Design

Download or read book Net Zero Energy Design written by Thomas Hootman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conveniently organized and packed with robust technicalcontent and clear explanations of key principles Written by an architect who is the director of sustainability ata global architecture firm, Net Zero Energy Design is apractical guide for architects and related constructionprofessionals who want to design and build net zero energycommercial architecture. It offers no-nonsense strategies,step-by-step technical analysis, and valuable examples, in additionto developed case studies. With a focus on application in a varietyof building types and scales, the book also develops a broad-basedunderstanding of all the integrated principles involved inachieving net zero energy. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone venturing intonet zero energy design, construction, and operation, and it alsoserves as an excellent resource on a variety of sustainable designtopics. Important features include: Organization based upon the commercial building deliveryprocess Robust technical content for use in actual projectapplications Analysis examples that demonstrate key technicalprinciples Plenty of design data for use as a valuable designresource Abundant and sophisticated information graphics and colorillustrations and photographs A distinct design focus on the content that inspires adoptionof principles into projects