Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing, implementing, and auditing energy efficient, cost-effective solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. From basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers everything needed for solar power design success.
Filled with case studies and illustrations, this book covers new solar technologies, design implementation techniques, energy conservation, the economics of solar power systems, passive solar heating power, and more. It also provides complete details on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), plus rebate procedures and forms.
Author Peter Gevorkian, PhD, is president of Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar power design consulting organization specializing in industrial, commercial and residential projects. In the past several years, the company extended its expertise in the field of renewable energy sources such as solar power, fuel cells and micro-turbine cogeneration. Since 1971, Dr. Gevorkian has been an active member of the Canadian and California Board of Professional Engineers. He has taught computer science, automation control, and has authored several technical papers, in addition to the books Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design and the upcoming Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering.
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