Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design PDF

A GreenSource guide to designing alternative energy systems for buildings. This GreenSource book is a comprehensive design reference for architects and engineers, providing pragmatic, hands-on design and installation guidelines for current and future alternative energy systems technologies. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design presents information regarding design considerations; construction materials; system deployment; typical installations; pros and cons; impact on the environment; and economic analysis of technologies. Useful appendices contain detailed design data tables and certified equipment listings.