building systems 101
Submitted by pwoody on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 11:47.
I'm looking for a good primer on building systems (heat, hot water, envelope, etc). Does anyone know a user-friendly book that would give a broad overview of these topics? I'm thinking of something like Kate Ascher's "The Works" but for buildings. Thanks!
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