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HOW TO DESIGN HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS

In the coming decades, alternative energy technology industries are expected to undergo unprecedented growth and to represent a significant component of the U.S. gross national product. To mitigate global environmental and atmospheric pollution and to accelerate technological growth, it is imperative that building professionals can meet the growing need for ecologically friendly construction.

To provide architects and engineers with a pragmatic reference manual for the design and implementation of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies, Peter Gevorkian has authored ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN BUILDING DESIGN (McGraw-Hill; September 2009; Hardcover: $99.95). Presenting design guidelines and installation requirements for each technology, the book covers construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact.

"In writing this book, I have attempted to incorporate all significant alternative energy technologies," says Dr. Gevorkian. "I've also included specific coverage of LEED design, energy conservation, and the unique economics of solar power financing and return on investment."

Part of McGraw-Hill's GreenSource Series, Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design covers:
• Solar power system physics and technologies
• California solar initiative program
• Energy conservation
• Passive heating solar technologies
• Fuel cell technology
• Wind energy technologies
• Ocean energy technologies
• Hydroelectric and micro-hydro turbine power
• Geothermal energy
• Biofuel, biogas, and thermal depolymerization technologies
• Fission- and fusion-type nuclear power
• Air pollution abatement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Peter Gevorkian, Ph.D., P.E. is president of Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar power design consulting firm, specializing in industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Since 1971, he has been an active member of the Canadian and California boards of professional engineers. Dr. Gevorkian is also the author of Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design, Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering, and Solar Power in Building Design, all published by McGraw-Hill.

About GreenSource
A mainstay in the green building market since 2006, GreenSource magazine and GreenSourceMag.com are produced by the editors of McGraw-Hill Construction, in partnership with editors at BuildingGreen, Inc., with support from the United States Green Building Council. GreenSource has received numerous awards, including American Business Media's 2008 Neal Award for Best Website and 2007 Neal Award for Best Start-up Publication, and FOLIO magazine's 2007 Ozzie Awards for "Best Design, New Magazine" and "Best Overall Design." Recognized for responding to the needs and demands of the profession, GreenSource is a leader in covering noteworthy trends in sustainable design and best practice case studies. Its award-winning content will continue to benefit key specifiers and buyers in the green design and construction industry through the books in the GreenSource Series.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN BUILDING DESIGN by Peter Gevorkian, Ph.D., P.E.
McGraw-Hill; September 2009; Hardcover: $99.95; 544 pages;
ISBN-10: 0-07-1621474; ISBN-13: 978-0-07-1621472

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