This handy pocket reference contains a wealth of information on a range of topics including the principles of passive solar building and passive house, a ten-step design and build strategy and calculating solar irradiance. It is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations, explanations, and links to further online resources.

1. Basic concepts

2. Calculating the solar irradiance
3. Factors affecting building materials choice
4. Passive heating principles
5. Passive heating techniques
6. Passive cooling techniques

7. Passivhaus

8. Natural and augmented lighting
9. Notes on technology and building occupation
10. Resources

David Thorpe is a lecturer on one planet living at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a consultant on renewable energy and sustainable building, and author of several academic books and numerous articles. He is also Founder/Patron of One Planet Council.