Screen LibraryDelivering sustainable buildings
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118511022 |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781118511046 (electronic bk.) 1118511042 (electronic bk.) 9781118511022 (electronic bk.) 1118511026 (electronic bk.) 9781118511039 (electronic bk.) 1118511034 (electronic bk.) |
| Index Number: | TH880 |
| CLC: | TU-023 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Sustainability in the wider context. Making the right choices - the sustainability dilemma ; Planning ahead - the role of planning authorities ; Legislative overview and meeting your legal obligations ; Paying for it - the finance question -- Delivering sustainable buildings. Delivering an energy-efficient and sustainable building ; Managing energy and reducing its use ; Water - a forgotten issue ; Putting it together - the contractor's role ; Main plant and building services - HVAC systems ; Getting and keeping control - building energy management systems ; Commissioning and handover for energy efficiency ; Keeping it all going - the importance of maintenance to sustainability -- The human element. The skills challenge ; Changing behaviours ; Putting my own house in order ; Sharing our technology and expertise with the developed and developing world -- Conclusion - some big challenges ahead -- Index. |