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by Huw Heywood
101 Rules of Thumb for Low Energy Architecture
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Dedication
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CONTENTS
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1. WORKING WITH SITE AND LOCATION
Sun and shade
Climate and micro-climate
Shelter from wind and rain
CHAPTER 2. MANIPULATING ORIENTATION AND FORM
The relationship between sun and wind
The impact of building form
CHAPTER 3. THE LOW ENERGY BUILDING ENVELOPE
Heavy and lightweight construction
The timing of heating needs
Reducing heat loss
CHAPTER 4. ENERGY AND THE INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
Free heating: direct, isolated and indirect solar gain
Free cooling: using earth, wind and water
Free lighting: daylight
Colour
CHAPTER 5. RULES AND STRATEGIES FOR DIFFERENT CLIMATIC REGIONS
Hot-dry climate
Hot-humid climate
Cold climate
Cold-winter/hot-summer climate
Temperate climate
NARRATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
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