Sustainability through Energy-Efficient Buildings

Title: Sustainability through Energy-Efficient Buildings
Author: Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma
ISBN: 0367571862 / 9780367571863
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 310
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2020
Availability: 2 to 3 weeks

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The book covers chapters ranging from introduction to recent technological challenges, case studies of energy-efficient buildings with policy and awareness issues, fundamentals and present status along with research updates and future aspects on topics focusing on energy-efficient construction, materials.

  • Provides comprehensive information on energy efficient buildings including policy and energy audit aspects with case studies
  • Discusses technical details related to phase change materials and renewable energy
  • Reviews role of solar passive concepts, BIPV and power generation in green buildings
  • Covers relevant topics pertinent to construction, policy, audit and renewable technology
  • Examines application of PCMs in passive heating and cooling in buildings, role of active TES and energy saving potential

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Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Energy Efficient Building Development and Sustainability
Chapter 2 : An Introduction of Zero Energy Lab as a Test Bed : Concept, Features, and Application
Chapter 3 : Building Envelops : A Passive Way to Achieve Energy Sustainability Through Energy Efficient Buildings
Chapter 4 : Passive and Low Energy Buildings
Chapter 5 : Energy Efficient Building Construction and Embodied Energy
Chapter 6 : BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) as Power Generator for Energy Efficient Buildings
Chapter 7 : Energy Conservation Potential Through Thermal Energy Storage Medium in Buildings
Chapter 8 : Silica Aerogel Blankets as Super Insulating Material for Developing Energy Efficient Buildings
Chapter 9 : Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems for Energy Efficient Buildings
Chapter 10 : Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings : Challenges and Opportunities in The European Context
Chapter 11 : Advances in Simulation Studies for Developing Energy Efficient Buildings
Chapter 12 : Advances in Energy Efficient Buildings for New and Old Buildings
Chapter 13 : Role and Impact of Policy on Growth of Green Buildings in India : Impact on Sustainability Through Energy Efficient Buildings
Chapter 14 : Energy Efficient Buildings : Technology to Policy and Awareness

Index