An Introduction to Passive House

Bere, Justin

ISBN 10 : 1859464939 ISBN 13 : 9781859464939

Editeur : RIBA Publishing, 2013

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

I found An Introduction to Passive House& to be particularly informative, it is packed with well described and illustrated case studies. It explains key elements of Passive House standard in a straight forward, easy to follow manner which makes it ideal for students or anyone who is not familiar with the concept to comprehend. --Sarah Radif, Programme Leader, Architectural Technology, Southampton Solent University

In this book, Justin Bere uses the language of an architect accented by numerous photos, drawings and examples. He rigorously dispels widespread misconceptions and shows how Passive House opens new possibilities for creative design. I hope that this book find many readers who will walk away inspired and motivated by the examples portrayed in it. --Dr Wolfgang Feist, founder of the Passivhaus Institute, Darmstadt

An Introduction to Passive House packs in a wealth of interesting and useful context, history, introductory technical guidance and wide-ranging inspirational case studies. It is a beautiful book with an excellent mix of information and inspiration. All architects would benefit from a copy of this book and should certainly familiarise themselves with the content of it before their clients start asking for the benefits Pasivhaus provides! --Elrond Burrell, Architect

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Throughout the world, Passive House is now recognised as the best method to create comfortable, healthy, low energy buildings and it is a key component of the 21st century's green economic revolution.

Written by one of the UK's leading passive house architects, this book contains essays that reveal the technical and creative secrets of Passive House design, as well as containing case studies of some of the world's best examples of beautiful, technically excellent buildings that still feel great even when the power supply is turned down to almost nothing.

Whether you are an architect, client, student or construction professional, this book is an enlightening introduction to Passive House and a valuable source of inspiration.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: RIBA Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1859464939
• ISBN 13: 9781859464939
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 112