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Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers presents a comprehensive introduction to the latest resources and technologies used in high performance and net zero energy buildings, with a practical focus on the design and integration of these systems.
List of contents
1. Introduction. 2. Basic Concepts of Renewable Systems. 3. Locating Renewable Resources. 4 Basic Concepts about Electricity. 5. Solar Insolation. 6. Design for the Climate. 7. Building Performance and Energy Efficiency. 8. Energy Modeling. 9. Indoor Air Quality. 10. Biomass. 11. Heat Pumps. 12. Solar Thermal Hot Water. 13. Photovoltaics. 14. Racking. 15. Wind. 16. Microhydro. 17. Marine Renewable Energy. 18. Batteries and Energy Storage. 19. Controllers and Monitors. 20. Backup Power. 21.Costing and Payback. 22. Resiliency and Power. 23. Case Studies. 24. Appendices.
About the author
Dorothy Gerring has been a registered architect since 1989 and an Associate Professor of Architecture and Sustainability at the Pennsylvania College of Technology for 32 years. She holds certifications for LEED AP BD+ C and Passive House US Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC). She has presented at conferences and created media promoting sustainability and universal design, as well as leading multiple student teams in the DOE Solar Decathlon Design competition. She served on the National Green Building Standard 2021 revision Task Group 5 for Chapter 7, Energy Efficiency.
Summary
Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers presents a comprehensive introduction to the latest resources and technologies used in high performance and net zero energy buildings, with a practical focus on the design and integration of these systems.
