The LCR method: road map for passive design
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The Passive Solar Design Handbook's LCR (load-collector ratio) method tabulates numerical design estimates for home architects working for each of 209 U.S. and 10 Canadian locales. This method greatly simplifies design decisions for each location. Cheyenne, Wyoming table is given as an example.
Publication Name: Solar Age
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0160-8401
Year: 1983
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Hawaii: new dynasty in renewable energy
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Surveys alternative-energy developments in Hawaii, attempting to shake 94% energy-dependence on oil imports, including political and business (electric utility, sugar industry, high technology) developments: solar, wind, geothermal, waste, and ocean thermal-energy conversion.
Publication Name: Solar Age
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0160-8401
Year: 1981
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Passive design for desert houses: here are the essential do's and dont's to cope with the extreme temperatures in the Southwest
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Do-it-yourself homebuilding advice covering foundations, insulation, wood and masonry walls, and energy roofs, for residences in low-lying, hot, arid climates. Other brochures in the series deal with subdivision planning, orientation, windows and shading, and house planning.
Publication Name: Solar Age
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0160-8401
Year: 1981
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