Earth Shelter Technology

, by Boyer, Lester L.; Grondzik, Walter T.

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ISBN: 9780890963029 | 0890963029
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 3/1/1987

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As early as the 1960s innovative builders were beginning to design and construct underground and earth-covered houses as part of the search for alternate lifestyles. The energy shortages of the seventies further stimulated the interest in earth-sheltered dwellings because of the energy savings they offer.

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List of Figures	p. ix
List of Tables	p. xv
Preface	p. xvii
Introduction	p. 3
Historical Perspective
Earth Shelter Design
Earth Shelter Issues
Comfort and Habitability	p. 19
Comfort Parameters
Comfort Evaluation
Interiors Engineering
Occupant Assessments
Basic Energy Analysis	p. 43
Energy and Moisture
Heat Loss Calculations
Cooling Load Analysis
Earth Environment	p. 67
Features of Thermal Regime
Underground Heat Transfer
Subterranean Systems Analysis	p. 89
Thermal Calculations
Mechanical Systems
Indoor Air Quality
Passive Cooling Enhancements	p. 101
Types of Enhancements
Effects of Insulation
Thermal Mass
Spatial Organization
Moisture Control
Tempered Air Intake
Earth Climate Modification
Passive Solar Heating Integration	p. 116
Effect of Solar Contribution
Solar System Components
Performance Prediction
Design Recommendations
Role of Active Solar Systems
Daylighting Design	p. 130
Energy and Lighting Issues
Accessibility of Daylight
Evaluation of Energy Savings
Multifunctional Considerations
Construction Systems	p. 146
Soil Characteristics
Structural Systems
Building in Problem Soils
Drainage and Waterproofing
Insulation Compatibility
Cost Factors
Energy Performance	p. 165
Perceptions and Expectations
Metered Usage
Predictive Measures
Codes and Standards
Performance vs. Potential
Multiprotection Benefits	p. 181
Multifunctional Aspects
Environmental Hazards
Mitigation of Effects
Summary and Prospects
References	p. 197
Index	p. 217
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