Passivhaus Designer’s Manual

<p>Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to date. Applicable to both domestic and non-domestic building types, the strength of Passivhaus lies in the simplicity of the concept. As European and global energy directives move ever closer towards Zero (fossil) Energy standards, Passivhaus provides a robust 'fabric first' approach from which to make the next step.</p><p>The Passivhaus Designers Manual is the most comprehensive technical guide available to those wishing to design and build Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings. As a technical reference for architects, engineers and construction professionals The Passivhaus Designers Manual provides:<br>State of the art guidance for anyone designing or working on a Passivhaus project;<br>In depth information on building services, including high performance ventilation systems and ultra-low energy heating and cooling systems;<br>Holistic design guidance encompassing: daylight design, ecological materials, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and economics;<br>Practical advice on procurement methods, project management and quality assurance;<br>Renewable energy systems suitable for Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings; <br>Practical case studies from the UK, USA, and Germany amongst others;<br>Detailed worked examples to show you how it's done and what to look out for;<br>Expert advice from 20 world renowned Passivhaus designers, architects, building physicists and engineers.<br>Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 full colour illustrations, and presented by two highly experienced specialists, this is your one-stop shop for comprehensive practical information on Passivhaus and Zero Energy buildings.</p> <p>About the Book. ; Contributor Biographies. ; Foreword by ;Amory Lovins. ; Preface ; <em>Christina J. Hopfe and Robert S. McLeod ; </em>1. Introduction: Climate Change and the Built Environment <em>Robert S. McLeod and Christina J. Hopfe ; </em>2. Thermal Comfort<em> ; Louise Wille and Darren Woolf ; </em>3. Building Envelope: Construction Types and Window Design ; <em>Niall Crosson, Christina J. Hopfe and Robert S. McLeod ; </em>4. Lighting and Daylighting ; <em>Myriam Aries and Jan Wienold ; </em>5. Heat and Moisture Assessment ; <em>Florian Antretter et al. ; </em>6. Heat and Hot Water Generation for Domestic Buildings ; <em>Marek Miara ; </em>7. Heating and Cooling of Non-Residential Buildings ; <em>Doreen Kalz ; </em>8. Ventilation Concepts: Planning and Implementation ; <em>Michael Swainson ; </em>9. Renewable Energy Technologies ; <em>Andrew Peel ; </em>10. Site Management and Quality Assurance ; <em>John Morehead ; </em>11. PH Economics ; <em>Nick Newman and Richard Whidborne ; </em>12. Passivhaus Refurbishment (EnerPHit) - a case study ; <em>Ludwig Rongen ; </em>Bibliography ; Index</p>