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The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling |  | Author: Daniel D. Chiras
Publisher: Chelsea Green
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 81048
Media: Paperback
Pages: 286
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1931498121
Dewey Decimal Number: 697.78
EAN: 9781931498128
ASIN: 1931498121
Publication Date: October 1, 2002
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Product Description
Passive solar heating and passive coolingapproaches known as natural conditioningprovide comfort throughout the year by reducing, or eliminating, the need for fossil fuel. Yet while heat from sunlight and ventilation from breezes is free for the taking, few modern architects or builders really understand the principles involved. Now Dan Chiras, author of the popular book "The Natural House," brings those principles up to date for a new generation of solar enthusiasts. In "The Solar House," Chiras sets the record straight on the vast potential for passive heating and cooling. Acknowledging the good intentions of misguided solar designers in the past, he highlights certain egregious erros and shows how to avoid them. More importantly, Chiras explains in methodical detail how todays home builders can succeed with solar designs. Readers will learn:
- How to select a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly backup heating system.
- how to preserve indoor air quality in an airtight, energy-efficient home.
- ways of employing green building materials in a naturally conditioned home.
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 The Solar House:Passive Heating & Cooling August 14, 2009
Nancy Hoffman (Polk Co TN USA)
I ordered the book on line after viewing the selections in the category of solar heating. The book is clear and to the point and covers EVERYTHING I needed. Wish I had it 10 yrs ago. At least it confirmed that I was going in the right direction and my planning ahead will pay off when I use the information in the book. I received it in less than 10 days of ordering and was contacted afterwards to be sure it had arrived and that I was satisfied with it. The whole experience was positive.
 Ok, not complete... January 8, 2009
Michael J. Laramee (Jacksonville, FL)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ok book.
Could have used more content about solar and less house candy...
MJL
An excellent overview October 14, 2008
M. Jandjel (Croatia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like this book. It provides an excellent overview of pasive solar building concepts. The book was really what I expected it to be.
 Gives more detail than other books February 28, 2008
Todd Rambasek (Cleveland OH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've read many other green building books. What I liked about this one was that it really goes into the nuts and bolts more - it give more detail than other books including some of Dan Chiras's other books - which I guess makes sense since it is about a limited area/topic.
A Great Reference for building December 22, 2007
Jerry Watson (Washington DC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book covers much more than Solar Energy by including many energy saving features to build into a house. I bought a copy for both my Architech and General Contractor.
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