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Energy conserving Features Inherent in Older Homes
This publication identifies energy saving features most commonly found in houses built prior to 1920. The reuse of original energy - conserving features in a house is sympathetic rehabilitation. The philosophy of sympathetic rehabilitation is that there are cost - effective alternatives to stripping a house to its base structure and installing all new mechanical systems and finishes. Many of the architectural features of these older homes can serve as passive energy - saving devices if their uses are understood. Sympathetic rehabilitation can provide cost - effective energy conservation in older homes without destroying historical integrity. Numerous photographs and drawings illustrate energy - conscious design features such as site orientation, thick walls, color, window size, location of openings, shutters, light wells, roof overhangs, high ceilings, chimneys, skylights, and warm air flues. A total of 24 references are included.
Energy conserving Features Inherent in Older Homes
This publication identifies energy saving features most commonly found in houses built prior to 1920. The reuse of original energy - conserving features in a house is sympathetic rehabilitation. The philosophy of sympathetic rehabilitation is that there are cost - effective alternatives to stripping a house to its base structure and installing all new mechanical systems and finishes. Many of the architectural features of these older homes can serve as passive energy - saving devices if their uses are understood. Sympathetic rehabilitation can provide cost - effective energy conservation in older homes without destroying historical integrity. Numerous photographs and drawings illustrate energy - conscious design features such as site orientation, thick walls, color, window size, location of openings, shutters, light wells, roof overhangs, high ceilings, chimneys, skylights, and warm air flues. A total of 24 references are included.
Energy conserving Features Inherent in Older Homes
J. A. Burns (author)
1982
43 pages
Report
No indication
English
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