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Designing and Building a Solar House: Your Place in the Sun Donald Watson ➤ Garden Way Pub 1977
Donald Watson Designing and Building a Solar House: Your Place in the Sun Garden Way Pub Co 1985
Title: Designing and Building a Solar House: Your Place in the Sun
Author: Donald Watson
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Garden Way Pub Co 1977
Edition: 3rd Printing
ISBN: 9780882660851
Size: 8.5 x 11 * 281 pages including index
Synopsis: From the cover: Here is the complete and practical book that can help turn your dreams of a solar house into reality. Over 400 photographs and drawings show you how to use solar design ideas and equipment to save construction and fuel costs on new or existing houses. And best of all, these ideas can pay back your investment many times over!
âš« "passive" systems that use no extra energy to heat or cool a house
âš« "active" heating systems combined for best results
âš« a detailed look at available equipment and new systems being developed
âš« outstanding solar house designs
âš« five basic solar energy systems, illustrated with early prototype houses
âš« "ecodesign" principles based on climate and energy requirements
âš« designing for different U.S. climates, with a special section on northern climates
âš« an economic analysis of solar heating alternatives-how to choose the best system for cost "payback"
âš« photo sequences of owner-built solar house construction
âš« site planning, building design, and solar equipment checklists
âš« step-by-step forms for solar design calculations
âš« source lists of solar houses in the United States, publications, designers, and solar products
Following are comments about Don Watson's book:
"If the United States is to establish a sensible national energy policy, one of its main features would require that every building be designed to make the most effective use of the sun's energy. This book is an excellent contribution to that goal.",Dr. Barry Commoner Director, Center for the Biology of National Systems
"At a time when practical economics and ecological morality com- bine to make sun-power our most important energy option, Don Watson has produced a nuts-and-bolts book that brings the sun down to earth."
DONALD WATSON is an architect and member of the faculty at Yale School of Architecture. He has been a designer or consultant for over 80 solar houses, including projects for the United Nations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. His design for the Westbrook Solar House received an honor award from the Connecticut Society of Architects. This is his third book on solar house design.
Overall Condition: Gently read book with clean unmarked text; see images
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Designing and Building a Solar House: Your Place in the Sun
Author: Donald Watson
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Garden Way Pub Co 1977
Edition: 3rd Printing
ISBN: 9780882660851
Size: 8.5 x 11 * 281 pages including index
Synopsis: From the cover: Here is the complete and practical book that can help turn your dreams of a solar house into reality. Over 400 photographs and drawings show you how to use solar design ideas and equipment to save construction and fuel costs on new or existing houses. And best of all, these ideas can pay back your investment many times over!
âš« "passive" systems that use no extra energy to heat or cool a house
âš« "active" heating systems combined for best results
âš« a detailed look at available equipment and new systems being developed
âš« outstanding solar house designs
âš« five basic solar energy systems, illustrated with early prototype houses
âš« "ecodesign" principles based on climate and energy requirements
âš« designing for different U.S. climates, with a special section on northern climates
âš« an economic analysis of solar heating alternatives-how to choose the best system for cost "payback"
âš« photo sequences of owner-built solar house construction
âš« site planning, building design, and solar equipment checklists
âš« step-by-step forms for solar design calculations
âš« source lists of solar houses in the United States, publications, designers, and solar products
Following are comments about Don Watson's book:
"If the United States is to establish a sensible national energy policy, one of its main features would require that every building be designed to make the most effective use of the sun's energy. This book is an excellent contribution to that goal.",Dr. Barry Commoner Director, Center for the Biology of National Systems
"At a time when practical economics and ecological morality com- bine to make sun-power our most important energy option, Don Watson has produced a nuts-and-bolts book that brings the sun down to earth."
DONALD WATSON is an architect and member of the faculty at Yale School of Architecture. He has been a designer or consultant for over 80 solar houses, including projects for the United Nations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. His design for the Westbrook Solar House received an honor award from the Connecticut Society of Architects. This is his third book on solar house design.
Overall Condition: Gently read book with clean unmarked text; see images
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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