An Introduction to Sustainable Design

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

dec. 2017 · Guyer Partners

Om den här e-boken

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and planners interested in principles of sustainable design. Here is what is discussed:
1. DESIGN OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
2. LOW IMPACT DESIGN
3. NATURAL VENTILATION FOR BUILDINGS
4. PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING OF BUILDINGS
5. PLANNING SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
6. SOLAR COLLECTORS
7. SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
8. SOLAR ENERGY FUNDAMENTALS
9. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
10. SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING DESIGN
11. WATER DESALINATION.

Om författaren

 Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).