"Energy Efficient Buildings" ed. by Eng Hwa Yap

This book discusses energy efficient buildings and the role they play in our efforts to address climate change, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by considering buildings and the construction sector's unique position along a critical path to decarbonisation from a multi-perspective and holistic viewpoint.

Topics covered in the book range from daylighting, building topology comparison, building envelope design, zero energy homes in hot arid regions, life-cycle considerations and energy efficiency analysis to managing energy demand through equipment selection. Each chapter addresses an important aspect of energy efficient building and serves as a vital building block towards constructing a timely and relevant body of knowledge in energy efficient buildings.

Contents
Preface
1 Incorporating Sustainable Development Principles into Building Design
2 Daylighting is More than an Energy Saving Issue
3 Energy Efficiency of Lightweight Steel-Framed Buildings
4 Building Typology Comparison Between Courtyard and Atrium Buildings: A Study of Thermal Comfort and Energy Performance Factors in Different Climate Zones
5 Energy-Efficient Building Design in the Context of Building Life Cycle
6 Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Facilities: Assessment, Analysis and Implementation
7 Energy Efficiency of Hydronic Heating System in Retrofitted Buildings
8 Managing Energy Demand in Buildings through Appropriate Equipment Specification and Use
9 Towards Near Zero Energy Home