Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (Greensource Books)

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Author: Peter Gevorkian
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Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (Greensource Books) by Gevorkian, Peter

Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (Greensource Books)

$381.85

Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (Greensource Books)

$381.85
Author: Peter Gevorkian
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.



Design High-Performance Alternative Energy Systems for Buildings

A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact are covered.

Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design includes information on LEED design, energy conservation, and solar power financing and return on investment. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and national and international carbon cap and trade are also discussed. Valuable appendices contain detailed design data tables and certified equipment listings.

Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design covers:

  • Solar power system physics and technologies
  • California solar initiative program
  • Energy conservation
  • Passive heating solar technologies
  • Fuel cell technology
  • Wind energy technologies
  • Ocean energy technologies
  • Hydroelectric and micro-hydro turbine power
  • Geothermal energy
  • Biofuel, biogas, and thermal depolymerization technologies
  • Fission- and fusion-type nuclear power
  • Air pollution abatement


Author: Peter Gevorkian
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 09/01/2009
Pages: 552
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.43lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.56w x 1.31d
ISBN: 9780071621472

About the Author

Peter Gevorkian, Ph.D., P.E. is president of Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar power design consulting firm. He is the author of Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design, Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering, and Solar Power in Building Design.


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