Renewable energy & sustainable design
Material type: TextPublication details: Boston Cengage 2016Description: xiv, 306p. color illustrationsISBN: 9781111542702 Subject(s): Architecture and energy conservation | Renewable energy sources | Sustainable buildings | Architecture and energy conservation | Renewable energy sources | Sustainable buildings | Nachhaltigkeit | Bauökologie | ArchitekturDDC classification: 720.472 Summary: 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. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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BK | Kannur University Central Library Stack | 720.472 GRI/R (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 51001 |
Includes index.
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.
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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