This Cold House - The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency

Informationen zum Autor Colin Smith is a UK-based associate lecturer for both the Manchester Metropolitan University and the Open University, where he teaches courses related to consumer issues and the environment. He has recently retired and now enjoys writing for a wider audience. Klappentext Does turning the thermostat down on a winter's night offset the costs of reheating the house in the morning? What will best prevent energy loss: new windows or insulation in the attic? Is heating oil cheaper than natural gas? Blending science with anecdote and example! Colin Smith answers questions like these! providing an insightful guide to creating an environmentally friendly home without sacrificing comfort. Zusammenfassung Practical and entertaining! This Cold House illuminates the concepts behind energy efficiency and translates them into ideas you can use! whether you live in a castle! igloo! or house.

About the author

Colin Smith is a UK-based associate lecturer for both the Manchester Metropolitan University and the Open University, where he teaches courses related to consumer issues and the environment. He has recently retired and now enjoys writing for a wider audience.

Product details

• Authors: Colin Smith
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.07.2007
• EAN: 9780801886225
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-8622-5
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 235 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, HOUSE & HOME / Reference, Electrical Engineering, Household hints, Household management and home hints, Energy conversion & storage