Residential Steel Design and Construction: Energy Efficiency, Cost Savings, Code Compliance

This clear, step-by-step guide provides everything you need to know to design and build energy-efficient steel-framed housesNeasily and inexpensively. Packed with examples of award-winning homes, the book shows you how to select the right materials and tools...use energy-efficient appliances and lighting...choose the best windows and doors...and optimize landscaping and solar design. You'll learn how to overcome steel's thermal deficiencies through proper design and insulation, and conduct a Model Energy Code energy analysis for compliance with HUD regulations.