Towards Energy-Efficient Buildings: Envelope Technologies and Sustainable Energy Systems examines the intersection of building design and energy systems analysis, paving the way to sustainable, efficient buildings and our communal energy future. This book begins by outlining the major energy challenges for buildings and the fundamentals and opportunities in envelope technology for their increasing the efficiency of their energy systems. Close analysis of various technologies is then carried out, including case studies and demonstrations of impact assessment techniques. The ways in which these technologies interact with energy systems within the building are drawn out and clarified for a range of readers. Finally, detailed guidance on energy system assessment and analysis is provided. Bringing together these two essential disciplines for sustainable living, Towards Energy-Efficient Buildings will support energy engineers, researchers, and students of energy systems in developing technologies for energy-efficient, sustainable buildings. - Breaks down the fundamentals of building envelope design for an energy-engineer readership - Includes a variety of case studies and practical technologies, with clear real-world impacts on building energy systems and management - Leads the reader through comprehensive assessment methodologies to analysis energy system outcomes and enable sustainable cities for the future

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Yes, you can access Toward Energy-Efficient Buildings by Vivien Lin Lu,Xi Chen,Jianheng Chen,Kai Jiao in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Architecture & Sustainability in Architecture. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Publisher

Elsevier

Year

2025

eBook ISBN

9780443265518

Edition

Topic

Architecture

Subtopic

Sustainability in Architecture

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
About the authors
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to carbon-neutral buildings and energy-efficient building envelopes
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of building envelope design
Chapter 3 Solar radiation, the energy balance of buildings, and building energy use
Chapter 4 Advanced thermal regulation strategies for energy-smart building envelopes: thermal insulation materials and building-integrated phase change materials
Chapter 5 Energy-efficient windows and facade technologies and energy balance
Chapter 6 Spectral-selective nanomaterial solutions for low-energy buildings and a cool city
Chapter 7 Building-integrated renewable energy technologies
Chapter 8 Building energy assessment tools and evaluation integration approaches to energy-efficient buildings
Chapter 9 Building energy performance modeling and simulation for energy systems
Chapter 10 Novel passive energy-efficient building envelope technologies and prospects for sustainable energy systems
Index

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