Good Practice Guide 115 Environmental guide to small scale combined heat and power

Publication Year

1994

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Explains how to exploit solar energy when designing an energy efficient house. Covers integrated energy efficiency measures; how solar energy reaches buildings; orientation and latitude; sunshine and glazing; siting and site layout; insulation; window specification and size; thermal buffering; semi-detached, terraces and flats; room arrangement; heating systems and controls; conservatories and energy use; and courtyard houses. Illustrated by case studies.

Document History

3rd reprint - 1998.

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