Designed to Perform: An Illustrated Guide to Delivering Energy Efficient Homes

ISBN-13: 9781914124266 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 224 str.

Tom Dollard

Opis

How do we ensure sustainable buildings perform as intended? The performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in new homes has been identified as key problem by government and industry experts.

Spis treści

How to use this book Glossary Introduction 1. The performance gap and how to reduce it 2. How to detail a thermally efficient building envelope 3. Masonry – cavity wall construction 4. Concrete frame construction 5. Timber frame construction 6. Insulated concrete formwork 7. Off-site construction 8. Natural building materials 9. Building services performance 10. How to deliver improved performance Appendix 1. Site inspection checklist Appendix 2. Designed to Perform checklist Appendix 3. Thermal conductivity assumptions

O autorze

Tom Dollard is Partner of Sustainability and Innovation at Pollard Thomas Edwards (PTE). He is a core trainer for the Green Register of Construction Professionals and a Director of the Good Homes Alliance. He is a certified Passivhaus designer, BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor. Tom leads the design and site review process for the UK Government’s ‘Building for 2050’.