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  • Lime Hemp and Rice Husk-Based Concretes for Building Envelopes

    by Eric Garcia-Diaz, Laurent Clerc, Morgan Chabannes, Frédéric Becquart, Jean-Charles Bénézet ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book provides the tools to understand the issues related to bio-based concretes using lime as binder.Themes covered include specific properties of lignocellulosic aggregates (density, porosity, size distribution, water absorption, microstructure, soluble components under alkaline conditions), hardening of lime-based binders by carbonation and hydration (natural and curing processes) and ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

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  • HVAC Design Sourcebook

    by W. Larsen Angel ...
    THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HVAC DESIGNThis practical manual describes the HVAC system design process step by step using photographs, drawings, and a discussion of pertinent design considerations for different types of HVAC components and systems. Photographs of HVAC components in their installed condition illustrate actual size and proper configuration. Graphical representations of the components as ... Read more

    $65.69 USD

  • Building Services Engineering

    by David V. Chadderton ...
    Engineering services within buildings account for ongoing energy use, greenhouse gas contribution and life safety provisions. This fully updated sixth edition of David Chadderton's leading textbook is the perfect preparation for those intending to enter this increasingly important field.Chapters addressing heating, climate change, air conditioning, transportation systems, water, gas, electricity, ... Read more

    $87.99 USD

  • Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) in Trentino Alto Adige

    by Laura Maturi, Jennifer Adami ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book describes exemplary selected projects carried out in the Trentino-Alto Adige region (Italy) exploring numerous building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) systems (i.e. modules, construction system, energy systems). It presents 18 case studies analyzing three aspects of PV integration: aesthetic, energy and technology, with information on decision-making, design process and lessons learnt ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Contemporary Slovenian Timber Architecture for Sustainability

    by Manja Kitek Kuzman, Andreja Kutnar ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    The book presents Slovenia’s contemporary timber architecture. Thanks to its abundant forests, Slovenia has preserved the tradition of wood construction. As much as 60% of its surface is covered by forests. Slovenia is also the third most forested country in Europe. The high share of forest-covered surface allows for a sustainable production of high-quality wood. In the past, wood was used ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Innovations for Sustainable Building Design and Refurbishment in Scotland

    The Outputs of CIC Start Online Project

    Edited by Branka Dimitrijević ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book presents innovations for sustainable building design and refurbishment developed and tested through feasibility studies undertaken by researchers at Scottish universities in collaboration with small to medium size enterprises in Scotland during the ‘CIC Start Online’ project that ran from September 2009 to February 2013. The project was led by Glasgow Caledonian University in ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Integration of Nature and Technology for Smart Cities

    by Anil Ahuja ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book is a resumption of the work “Integrated M/E Design: Building Systems Engineering” published by Anil Ahuja in 1997. Together with an international group of authors from the engineering, urban planning, and architecture fields, Mr. Ahuja discussed new trends and paradigms in the smart buildings and smart city sectors and extended the topic of the previous publication from the building to ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • Green Energy Audit of Buildings

    A guide for a sustainable energy audit of buildings

    by Giuliano Dall’O’ ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    Energy audits have multiple goals including reducing energy consumption, managing costs and environmental impact. Improving the energy performance of existing buildings through energy retrofit measures is a great opportunity for developing sustainability in our structures and developing a green building economy. Green Energy Audit of Buildings considers this opportunity with a new and modern ... Read more

    $134.09 USD

  • Passive Energy Strategies for Mediterranean Residential Buildings

    Facing the Challenges of Climate Change and Vulnerable Populations

    by Aurora Monge-Barrio, Ana Sánchez-Ostiz Gutiérrez ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book presents an approach to energy-efficient building design, which takes into account the most important challenges in climate change mitigation and adaptation in Southern Europe. It outlines a specific approach related to residential buildings and their intergenerational and vulnerable occupants, such as ageing population and users in fuel poverty. It also focuses on the use of passive ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Building a Passive House

    The Architect's Logbook

    by Kristian Fabbri, Stefano Piraccini ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book describes step-by-step the entire building process of a passive, energy-efficient house in a Mediterranean climate. It chronicles the creation of the Fiorita Passive House in Cesena, Italy, offering designers valuable tips and practical advice for their own projects. Written as a logbook, it not only provides essential technical information but is also an exciting story of the challenges ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Fundamentals of Structural Engineering

    by Jerome J. Connor, Susan Faraji ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    Fundamentals of Structural Engineering provides a balanced, seamless treatment of both classic, analytic methods and contemporary, computer-based techniques for conceptualizing and designing a structure. The book?s principle goal is to foster an intuitive understanding of structural behavior based on problem solving experience for students of civil engineering and architecture who have been ... Read more

    $125.09 USD

  • PCM-Enhanced Building Components

    An Application of Phase Change Materials in Building Envelopes and Internal Structures

    by Jan Kośny ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    Presenting an overview of the use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) within buildings, this book discusses the performance of PCM-enhanced building envelopes. It reviews the most common PCMs suitable for building applications, and discusses PCM encapsulation and packaging methods. In addition to this, it examines a range of PCM-enhanced building products in the process of development as well as ... Read more

    $89.09 USD