The Energy Efficient Home: A Complete Guide

by Patrick Waterfield

Overview

Reducing energy consumption and costs is an issue of ever-increasing importance, and European as well as international legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions is tightening up minimum energy standards for new buildings and those being extended or renovated. Energy-saving measures in the home will, therefore, become ever more cost-effective throughout our lifetimes. Find a comprehensive outline of them here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847972590
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	06/29/2011
Edition description:	New
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Patrick Waterfield is an independent energy consultant living and workingmainly in Northern Ireland. From a background of academic research, specializing in passive solar design, he ran a UK government-funded consultancy service promoting best practice in energy-efficient design of buildings and services. He now works as a self-employed energy consultant covering all building types and sectors. Dr Waterfield is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Energy Institute and has recently completed his own 'passive house'.