1st Edition
Energy Performance of Residential Buildings A Practical Guide for Energy Rating and Efficiency
Edited By Mat Santamouris
Copyright 2005
150 Pages
by
Routledge
150 Pages
by
Routledge
150 Pages
by
Routledge
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Energy Rating is a crucial consideration in modern building design, affirmed by the new EC Directive on the energy performance of buildings. Energy represents a high percentage of the running costs of a building, and has a significant impact on the comfort of the occupants. This book represents detailed information on energy rating of residential buildings, covering:
* Theoretical and... Read more
Introduction to the Energy Rating of Buildings * Chapter 1: Review of selected theoretical and experimental techniques for energy characterization of buildings * State of the Art - Measurement Techniques * In Situ Evaluation of UA and gA Values - an Overview of Possibilities and Difficulties * Chapter 2: Experimental Methods for the Energy Characterization of Buildings * Chapter 3: Energy Normalization Techniques * Chapter 4: The Euroclass Method - description of the software * Chapter 5: Examples and Case Studies * Appendix 1 Audit form * Appendix 2 Energy Transmittance by Glazing and Shading Factors * Appendix 3 Estimated Average Fuel Combustion Efficiency of Common Heating Appliances * Index
Biography
M. Santamouris
