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Passive Solar House Basics,Used
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Lays out in plain language what an owner/builder or designer will need to know about siting, designing, constructing, and living in a solar adobe home. Van Dresser's text and pictures provide a beginner's course in adobe construction and passive solar heat collection, including suggestions for natural heat circulation and heat storage in thermal mass. Included are sample house plans, ideas for solar hot water heaters, and planstoscale for solar crop dryers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Passive Solar House Basics'? A: The book primarily focuses on educating readers about the principles of passive solar design, including siting, designing, and constructing solar adobe homes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Passive Solar House Basics' is Peter Van Dresser.
- Q: What type of construction techniques does this book cover? A: It covers adobe construction techniques and methods for passive solar heat collection.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 136 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed as a beginner's course and uses plain language to explain concepts.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition' and is rated 'Very Good'.
- Q: When was 'Passive Solar House Basics' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the second edition.
- Q: Does the book include practical examples or plans? A: Yes, it includes sample house plans, ideas for solar hot water heaters, and plans-to-scale for solar crop dryers.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in paperback.