Energy Performance of Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Built Environment in Temperate Climates

Boemi, Sofia-Natalia; Irulegi, Olatz; Santamouris, Mattheos

This book analyzes the trends and technologies of green and energy efficient building, identifying strategies for implementing energy savings and enabling the use of renewable resources in residential, commercial, healthcare and educational building sectors. The authors focus on best practices in temperate climates, providing in-depth coverage of urban heat island, climate change and fuel poverty mitigation through architectural optimization, leveraging renewable energy sources and utilization of cutting-edge cooling materials. Pragmatic emphasis is placed on improving the energy performance of existing building stock to meet short and long term objectives of climate and energy conservation strategies. Engineers, architects, designers, students, policy makers and efficiency professionals will all gain valuable insights and ideas from this practical handbook to greening the built environment.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2019-03-27

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319793191

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-20831-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 543