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The Passive Solar Energy Book: A Complete Guide to Passive Solar Home, Greenhouse and Building Design (Paperback)

by Edward Mazria (Author)

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Rodale Pr (May 1979)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0878572376
ISBN-13: 978-0878572373
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars Down to earth, practical methodology book, January 22, 1999

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From a number of books I have been reading on passive energy topics, Mazria's small book is the most concrete, understandable and organized. I designed my home using the book and the forecasted energy compsumption matched the calculations!

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5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely indispensable!, June 8, 1998

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A seminal reference on the fundamentals of solar design. Easily used, yet thorough and quantitative. Should be required reading for everyone in the architecture & building design fields. Sunfall info given here is relevant to every structure ever designed -- and if you actually use it, the info *will* improve your design!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference!, December 4, 1998

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When I designed our first house this book was invaluable. We are now designing our second home and looked to see if there is an update. Unfortunately it has not been revised but then little has changed with the sun and mass and the book will once again be a valued resource.

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