This Cold House : The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency Hardback
by Colin Smith
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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.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:248 pages, 18 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:25/08/2007
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- ISBN:9780801886225
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:248 pages, 18 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:25/08/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9780801886225