Passive Building : Concept and Design

Contents: 1. Historical perspective. 2. Climatology. 3. Solar system. 4. Thermal comfort. 5. Passive building design. 6. Ventilation. 7. Design tools. 8. Literature. Appendices.

"This book is the introduction of the fundamentals of the climate-responsive building design. Bioclimamtic design has developed out of sensitivity to ecological and regional contexts and the need to conserve energy and environmental resources. This design offers a way to design for long term and sustainable use of environmental and material resources.

"This book is the collection and description of information on passive building design. It is an attempt to draw the attention of practicing engineers and architects on energy conscious housing."