A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering by Dejan Mumovic

A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering by Dejan Mumovic

The combined challenges of health, comfort, climate change and energy security cross the boundaries of traditional building disciplines. This authoritative collection, focusing mostly on energy and ventilation, provides the current and next generation of building engineering professionals with what they need to work closely with many disciplines to meet these challenges. A Handbook of Sustainable Building Engineering covers: how to design, engineer and monitor a building in a manner that minimises the emissions of greenhouse gases; how to adapt the environment, fabric and services of existing and new buildings to climate change; how to improve the environment in and around buildings to provide better health, comfort, security and productivity; and provides crucial expertise on monitoring the performance of buildings once they are occupied. The authors explain the principles behind built environment engineering, and offer practical guidance through international case studies.

'What a whopper!.. A great treat for all involved in the field.' Alexandros N. Tombazis, architect specializing in low energy and bioclimatic design 'This book offers great practical insights into the latest thinking in delivering sustainable buildings, backed up with superb research and entertaining evidence. A great myth-buster.' Dr Judit Kimpian, Head of Advanced Modelling Group and Sustainability, AEDAS and the major driving force behind the CarbonBuzz Platform 'What a whopper! Over 400 pages packed with useful and comprehensive information. One wonders if one could ever wish for more. A great treat for all involved in the field.' Alexandros N. Tombazis, architect specializing in low energy and bioclimatic design 'This work will be very useful to all who are involved in the ongoing effort to move toward zero carbon and energy-efficient buildings that effectively serve societal needs.' E. Erickson, Choice, August 2009. 'In the context of new awareness, the book with knowledge of many experts is valuable' Built Environment

Dejan Mumovic is a Lecturer in Environmental Design and Engineering at the Bartlett, University College London (UCL), a member of the Complex Built Environment Systems (CBES) research group, and cofounder of IBPSA-England and CIBSE School Design Group. Mat Santamouris is an Associate Professor of Energy Physics at University of Athens and Visiting Professor to the School of Architecture, Low Energy Unit at University of North London, UK. Contributing authors include some of the world�s leading authorities across the field of built environment from the UK, USA, Belgium, Greece, Slovenia, Germany, Serbia, Italy, Denmark and Finland.

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ISBN 13	9781844075966
ISBN 10	1844075966
Title	A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering
Author	Dejan Mumovic
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2009-01-30
Number of pages	474
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