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9781111542702 English 1111542708 Featuring current information and a practical approach, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN combines common forms of renewable energy with green building practices, offering an exciting and engaging introduction to this field. Focusing on both the theory and practice of producing electrical energy from non-fossil fuel sources, this book evaluates different types of building materials and design options while assessing available forms of renewable energy--including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, tidal and geothermal. By examining the benefits and limitations involved in harnessing each of these renewable energies, this book seeks to provide you with an objective and informed viewpoint, with the ultimate purpose of minimizing harmful impacts on individuals, communities, and the environment., Packed with coverage and practical applications, this title delivers a nontechnical introduction to green building, passive solar design, alternative construction, and common forms of renewable energy., Packed with cutting-edge coverage and practical applications, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN delivers a nontechnical introduction to green building, passive solar design, alternative construction, and common forms of renewable energy., Reflecting the latest practices from the field, Renewable Energy & Sustainable Design combines common forms of renewable energy with green building practices, offering just the right amount of detail for an introductory text. This exciting first edition evaluates different types of building materials and design options with the philosophy of minimizing harmful impacts on individuals, communities, and the environment. It also assesses available forms of renewable energy-including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, tidal, and geothermal-providing students with an objective and informed overview of the benefits and limitations of each. With a refreshingly nontechnical presentation, the text offers a number of practical applications, including case studies, discussion questions, and mathematical problems suitable for high school and introductory college course with a prerequisite of algebra. Features, Effectively combines green building practices and renewable energies to bring together two interrelated aspects crucial to achieving healthy and sustainable communities. Accurately highlights current information for the field to ensure that you remain informed of the latest advances in renewable energies and sustainable design. Reader-friendly and engaging, each chapter methodically walks through theories and practices with practical examples, problems, and case studies. Visually-appealing, each concept is clearly supported through full-color graphics and photos to enhance learning. Further Learning features interwoven throughout the text offer opportunities to learn, in further detail, additional information related to the topic under discussion. Critical-thinking questions in each chapter range in complexity, thus building comprehension and the ability to effectively evaluate various practices. Book jacket.
9781111542702 English 1111542708 Featuring current information and a practical approach, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN combines common forms of renewable energy with green building practices, offering an exciting and engaging introduction to this field. Focusing on both the theory and practice of producing electrical energy from non-fossil fuel sources, this book evaluates different types of building materials and design options while assessing available forms of renewable energy--including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, tidal and geothermal. By examining the benefits and limitations involved in harnessing each of these renewable energies, this book seeks to provide you with an objective and informed viewpoint, with the ultimate purpose of minimizing harmful impacts on individuals, communities, and the environment., Packed with coverage and practical applications, this title delivers a nontechnical introduction to green building, passive solar design, alternative construction, and common forms of renewable energy., Packed with cutting-edge coverage and practical applications, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN delivers a nontechnical introduction to green building, passive solar design, alternative construction, and common forms of renewable energy., Reflecting the latest practices from the field, Renewable Energy & Sustainable Design combines common forms of renewable energy with green building practices, offering just the right amount of detail for an introductory text. This exciting first edition evaluates different types of building materials and design options with the philosophy of minimizing harmful impacts on individuals, communities, and the environment. It also assesses available forms of renewable energy-including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, tidal, and geothermal-providing students with an objective and informed overview of the benefits and limitations of each. With a refreshingly nontechnical presentation, the text offers a number of practical applications, including case studies, discussion questions, and mathematical problems suitable for high school and introductory college course with a prerequisite of algebra. Features, Effectively combines green building practices and renewable energies to bring together two interrelated aspects crucial to achieving healthy and sustainable communities. Accurately highlights current information for the field to ensure that you remain informed of the latest advances in renewable energies and sustainable design. Reader-friendly and engaging, each chapter methodically walks through theories and practices with practical examples, problems, and case studies. Visually-appealing, each concept is clearly supported through full-color graphics and photos to enhance learning. Further Learning features interwoven throughout the text offer opportunities to learn, in further detail, additional information related to the topic under discussion. Critical-thinking questions in each chapter range in complexity, thus building comprehension and the ability to effectively evaluate various practices. Book jacket.