{"product_id":"the-passivhaus-designers-manual-a-technical-guide-to-low-and-zero-energy-buildings-paperback","title":"The Passivhaus Designer's Manual: A Technical Guide to Low and Zero Energy Buildings - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristina Hopfe\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassivhaus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Passivhaus Designers Manual\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Passivhaus Designers Manual\u003c\/em\u003e provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eState of the art guidance for anyone designing or working on a Passivhaus project;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn depth information on building services, including high performance ventilation systems and ultra-low energy heating and cooling systems; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHolistic design guidance encompassing: daylight design, ecological materials, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and economics; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical advice on procurement methods, project management and quality assurance;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eRenewable energy systems suitable for Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical case studies from the UK, USA, and Germany amongst others;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed worked examples to show you how it's done and what to look out for;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert advice from 20 world renowned Passivhaus designers, architects, building physicists and engineers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavishly 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristina J. Hopfe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Sustainable Building Design at Loughborough University. She is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of CIBSE. She has a Dipl-Ing in Civil Engineering from TU Darmstadt, Germany, and a PhD in Building Performance Simulation from TU\/e, the Netherlands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert S. McLeod is an Associate of the Building Research Establishment and a freelance building performance consultant. He is one of the UK's leading Passivhaus designers and experts in low carbon design. He has a PhD in Building Physics from Cardiff University and is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of IMeche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 346\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.6 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 27, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616623391002,"sku":"9780415522694","price":124.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/I2OblhrCwu9780415522694.webp?v=1785462994","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/the-passivhaus-designers-manual-a-technical-guide-to-low-and-zero-energy-buildings-paperback","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}