Passive solar design refers to design strategies that minimize or eliminate the need to heat or cool a building mechanically. This sourcebook of details, drawin

New buildings can be designed to be solar oriented, naturally heated and cooled, naturally lit and ventilated, and made with renewable, sustainable materials—

Presents technical information on passive energy design and application, using illustrations and text, and includes 27 design patterns for use in designing a pa

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.