This Cold House: The Simple Science of Energy EfficiencyJHU Press, 06/06/2007 - 248 páginas Does turning the thermostat down on a winter's night offset the costs of reheating the house in the morning? What will best prevent energy loss: new windows or insulation in the attic? Is heating oil cheaper than natural gas? Blending science with anecdote and example, Colin Smith answers questions like these, providing an insightful guide to creating an environmentally friendly home without sacrificing comfort. This Cold House helps homeowners identify heating and cooling priorities and choose the most appropriate methods, tools, and equipment. Basic equations allow you to estimate possible savings in annual heating and cooling bills and determine payback times for improvement projects. Practical and entertaining, This Cold House illuminates the concepts behind energy efficiency and translates them into ideas you can use, whether you live in a castle, igloo, or house. -- Dan Holohan |
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... cooling priorities and choose the most appropriate methods , tools , and equipment . Basic equations allow you to estimate possible savings in annual heating and cooling bills and determine payback times for improvement projects ...
... Cooling the Air 125 CHAPTER 7 The Human Touch Managing the System 162 CHAPTER 8 The Crystal Ball A Look at the Future 190 EPILOGUE From Whence We Came 203 Appendix : Conversion Factors 209 Glossary 211 Further Reading 217 Index 221 ...
... cooling ) systems have come of age , there is something missing in a home without a fire and fireplace . Ours was little more than hot coals resting on a grate under a chimney , but nowadays there are many different , attractive designs ...
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Feeling Good The Science of Comfort | 7 |
Save a Dollar Save the Earth Effective Insulation | 24 |
Wrapping Up Warm Insulating Your Home | 46 |
Oil or Gas or Electric or Fuel Choice and Heating Costs | 68 |
Flickering Flames The Science of Fires and Fireplaces | 96 |
Pumping the Heat Cooling the Air | 125 |
The Human Touch Managing the System | 162 |
The Crystal Ball A Look at the Future | 190 |
From Whence We Came | 203 |
Conversion Factors | 209 |
Glossary | 211 |
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