You can achieve specialized knowledge by following the simple, clear and concise instructions in this design manual. Although the data sheets are created for architects, designers and builders, you don’t need to be a designer to understand the principles involved.
VALUE: IN THIS DESIGN MANUAL YOU GET ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES/TERRITORIES.
However, your design data sheets for each State/Territory in Australia are also available as separate .pdf downloads
See below what one happy client says:
TESTIMONIAL : Proof that it works!
“Using the techniques, information and low energy principles outlined in this design manual I was able to build two award winning solar passive houses within a family compound (www.eco-development.com/ecocompound). Five years later we are still enjoying the significant benefits of comfort, health, low energy use and financial savings that flow from living in well designed energy efficient homes.
Having an even temperature throughout the seasons means no more cold bathrooms in winter but cool comfortable rooms even on a hot summer’s day. We have plenty of natural light and with Tecto pergolas shading our windows, can avoid harsh summer sunlight.
Years after moving in we still appreciate the way windows were positioned to take advantage of breezes. No wonder visitors are always impressed. I wouldn’t build another house without ensuring the architect, builder or designer understands all the elements outlined in this manual.”
Julia Hayes Perth 08 93846616
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Whether you are a designer or architect, your data sheet download will enable you to produce solar buildings that are cost effective and that really work. If you don’t incorporate these design principles into all your buildings in the future, you will lose ground. Legislation is forcing you to think about energy efficiency in buildings and unless you prepare yourself, others will take your place.
The sad fact is that the vast majority of building designers and architects do not have the specific scientific knowledge needed to create well designed energy efficient buildings that really work! Even some of the best professionals are not proficient at designing solar passive buildings. Just because someone is skilled at design and has taken a one day course in environmental design principles doesn’t mean his skills automatically translate into effective low energy building design.
The Australian continent has been divided into twenty three climatic regions, classified into four latitude zones. The regions have been defined into broad areas of macroclimates relating to temperature, radiation, rainfall and humidity, broadly classified within each state border.
Authors Garry Baverstock MRAIA, AM and Sam Paolino, ARAIA have pooled their considerable knowledge to develop computer programmes for calculating sun data and daylighting in building design. Garry has spent years educating the architectural and building profession on climate sensible building and even received the Order of Australia for his services to education and the environment.
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DON’T BE LEFT BEHIND: The techniques and tips throughout the design manual will open your mind to new possibilities. My name is GARRY BAVERSTOCK and for the past 40 years I have specialized in the design of solar passive, energy efficient buildings, winning awards and offering training to both the public and professionals alike. Climate Change is upon us and the need to retro-fit older buildings and build new buildings according to the principles of energy efficiency is urgent.
Years ago my friend Sam Paolino & I wrote LOW ENERGY BUILDINGS IN AUSTRALIA to bring our significant knowledge of the science behind solar passive designs that work to you. It doesn’t matter who you are, this manual can help you build energy efficiency into your building designs. I guarantee it. – Garry Baverstock, solar-e.com Director
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