Managing the consumption and conservation of energy in buildings is the concern of both building managers and occupants, and this use accounts for about half of UK energy consumption. The need to manage this has been given new emphasis by the introduction of the Climate Change Levy in April 2002. "Energy Management in Buildings" introduces students and energy managers to the principles of managing and conserving energy consumption in buildings people use for work or leisure. Energy consumption is considered for the provision of space heating, hot water, supply ventilation and air...
Managing the consumption and conservation of energy in buildings is the concern of both building managers and occupants, and this use accounts for abo...
The second edition of this reliable text provides readers with a thorough understanding of the design procedures that are essential in designing new buildings and building refurbishment.
Covering the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer as essential underpinning knowledge, this edition has been thoroughly updated and reflects the need for new building design and building refurbishment to feature low energy consumption and sustainable characteristics.
New additions include:
extended and updated worked examples
two new appendices covering renewable...
The second edition of this reliable text provides readers with a thorough understanding of the design procedures that are essential in designing ne...
