{"product_id":"designed-to-perform-tom-dollard-9781914124266","title":"Designed to Perform: An Illustrated Guide to Delivering Energy Efficient Homes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow do we ensure sustainable buildings perform as intended? The performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in new homes has been identified as key problem by government and industry experts. This updated edition is an illustrated practical design guide to delivering better energy performance in all types of new build homes. It introduces readers to the concept of the performance gap and highlights clear issues and solutions to help architects improve their detailing at design stage. The book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures annotated details with photos taken from live construction sites \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes accessible practical guidance for busy practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaises construction quality and performance of new homes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes the case for more architect supervision throughout the construction process \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new chapter features innovative low carbon building methods, including hempcrete blocks, clay blocks and straw bale. All information has been updated to reflect the latest data with fresh details and technologies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Dollard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191412426X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781914124266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Riba Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Dollard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44302018380031,"sku":"9781914124266","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d80df621-68fe-4b38-8681-409342303fb4.jpg?v=1695159044","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/designed-to-perform-tom-dollard-9781914124266","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}