Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements as well as methods to reduce air leakage. The author describes several techniques and technologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs, including methods to retrofit existing homes to be net-zero energy buildings. Each chapter contains simplified calculation methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency...
Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volu...
This monograph documents the current of state-of-art in Thermo-Active Foundations (TAFs) suitable for efficiently and sustainably heat and cooling buildings. TAFs, also referred to as thermal or energy piles, offer innovative and sustainable alternatives to ground-source heat pumps as well as other conventional heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to heat and cool commercial as well as residential buildings in several regions in the world. In summary, this monograph collects the latest multi-disciplinary advances in modeling, designing, and monitoring TAFs. Ultimately, it...
This monograph documents the current of state-of-art in Thermo-Active Foundations (TAFs) suitable for efficiently and sustainably heat and cooling bui...
Thermoactive Foundations for Sustainable Buildings will provide a comprehensive reference for both researchers and professionals interested in structural and thermal performance of TAFs and their applications in developing integrated and sustainable equipment and systems for the built environment.
Thermoactive Foundations for Sustainable Buildings will provide a comprehensive reference for both researchers and professionals interested in structu...
Energy efficiency measures are generally less expensive than a renewable energy (RE) system to provide the same amount of energy saved. The Energy Information Administration reports that, on average, a dollar spend on efficiency saves $2 off the cost of a renewable energy system to provide the same amount of energy (IEA, 2011). But as the saying goes, "you can't save yourself rich" and having installed sophisticated controls and efficient systems, we need some source of energy to power them. The main reasons to consider RE is cost-effectiveness, but other reasons area as diverse as: reduction...
Energy efficiency measures are generally less expensive than a renewable energy (RE) system to provide the same amount of energy saved. The Energy Inf...
Presents the latest research developments in innovative building envelope systems. These systems have the ability to allow building structures responsive to changes in outdoor conditions to ensure comfortable indoor environment at higher energy efficiency compared to conventional systems. The monograph overviews the basic operation principles and thermal performance of four technologies.
Presents the latest research developments in innovative building envelope systems. These systems have the ability to allow building structures respons...
Optimal Design and Retrofit of Energy Efficient Buildings, Communities, and Urban Centers presents current techniques and technologies for energy efficiency in buildings. Cases introduce and demonstrate applications in both the design of new buildings and retrofit of existing structures. The book begins with an introduction that includes energy consumption statistics, building energy efficiency codes, and standards and labels from around the world. It then highlights the need for integrated and comprehensive energy analysis approaches. Subsequent sections present an overview of...
Optimal Design and Retrofit of Energy Efficient Buildings, Communities, and Urban Centers presents current techniques and technologies for e...
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Jorge E. Gonzalez Moncef Krarti
The main focus of this volume is on integrated energy systems, and it is organised from the current state of knowledge in areas of energy equipment and building energy modelling tools, to emerging topics in a wide range of areas encompassing combined heat and power, building energy storage systems, and advanced control strategies for mechanical energy systems in buildings.
The main focus of this volume is on integrated energy systems, and it is organised from the current state of knowledge in areas of energy equipment an...
