The second edition of Solar energy houses presents the findings of the International Energy Agency's Task 13 solar heating and cooling programme.
Solar energy houses (2nd edition)
James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd
£45.00
ISBN 1 902916 43 3

The objective of Task 13 was to advance solar building technologies and demonstrate this potential by designing and then constructing buildings that met very low energy consumption targets while maintaining a good indoor climate. This book includes the findings of the Task 13 experts and the results of the monitoring programme, conducted to determine the effectiveness of the techniques and strategies adopted. Design strategies from experts in fifteen countries were used to formulate strategies for fifteen houses in different climates. Detailed analysis of the programme in terms of how far the expectations of the Task experts were met, and successes and lessons learned from the project are included.