Low energy passive solar housing handbook.

Energy Research Development Group
energy conservation, heat exchanger, vapour barrier, passive solar house
Year:
1979
Bibliographic info:
University of Saskatchewan, Canada. 38p. 26 figs. #DATE 01:10: 1979 in English

Suggests methods of conserving energy in new houses. Gives detailed instructions for installing vapour barrier; constructing double stud wall, insulating walls and windows. Also discusses moisture problems and the use of an air-to-air heat exchanger. Outlines other methods of saving energy and waysof refitting an older house.NOTES An updated second edition has been published as "Energy efficient housing - a prairie approach" abstract no.643.

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