Energy-Efficient Architecture: Basics for Planning and Construction

Roberto Gonzalo; Karl J. Habermann

Published by Birkhäuser 2006

Energy-Efficient Architecture

Basics for Planning and Construction

Roberto Gonzalo and Karl J. Habermann

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783034608626

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About this book

An indispensable book on the new trends in sustainable building

How is an energy efficient building created? Which are the most important criteria pertaining to urban development or the conception of the floor plan? What are the optimal dimensions appropriate for the building’s usage but also ensuring energy efficiency? Which building elements and systems are most suitable?

This book systematically explains all relevant criteria and parameters as regards urban development, design and the subsequent construction of a sustainable building. The immense potential for cutting costs by modernising the energy systems in old buildings is also demonstrated.Completed projects are presented according to their usage and are analysed and evaluated in the light of the above criteria. For this purpose extensive plans and technical information are used to illustrate the "energy profile" of each building. This shows the particular importance of planning details carefully. An annotated subject index concludes the volume.

A book for all who face the challenge of planning an "integrated", energy efficient building

A thorough introduction to the subject for students

Documents current developments in planning, technical equipment, new building elements and systems

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
CONTENTS Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	2
FOREWORD Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	5
Resource-conserving and energy-efficient building: Origins Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	7
ENERGY-EFFICIENT URBAN DESIGN: PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	25
ENERGY-EFFICIENT URBAN DESIGN: EXAMPLES Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	43
ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	87
ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN: EXAMPLES Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	115
ENERGY-EFFICIENT DETAIL DESIGN AND TECHNICAL COMPLETION Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	201
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Language: English
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Audience: Professional/practitioner
Pages
- Main content: 224
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 226
- Coloured Illustrations: 303
Keywords: Construction

eBook

Published: November 5, 2012
ISBN: 9783034608626