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The Passive Solar House
James Kachadorian
The Passive Solar House: Using Solar Design to Heat and Cool Your Home
Paperback: 220 pp
Chelsea Green
   

Passive Solar Technologies

 
Passive Solar Design - Information from NEF Renewables
Passive solar design tries to optimise the amount of energy that can be derived directly from the sun. Find out how.

Passive Solar Design - Strathclyde University Project
A fairly comprehensive overview of the principles and benefits of passive solar heating and cooling for new buildings..

Passive Solar Space Heating Unit
Effective ambient heating. Can be installed on any South facing wall, or order the "How to" Guide book and make your own.

Pasive Solar Design
DTI site examining the current status of Passive Solar Design (PSD) in the UK. Some interesting information here.

Sunpipe and Suncatcher by Monodraught
Pipe in sunlight and natural daylight into any building with this astonishing system using mirrored aluminium tubing.

Sustainable Housing Design Guide - Passive Solar Energy
High insulation and a 'sunscoop' design layout shows how passive solar design can help save energy.


   
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