Green and Smart Buildings Advanced Technology Options / by Nilesh Y. Jadhav.

This book highlights the various technologies that are currently available or are now being developed for the green and smart buildings of the future. It examines why green building performance is important, and how it can be measured and rated using appropriate benchmarking systems. Lastly, the boo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Jadhav, Nilesh Y. (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:	1st ed. 2016.
Series:	Green Energy and Technology, Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:	Energy efficiency. Buildings—Design and construction. Building. Construction. Engineering, Architectural. Environmental management. Waste management. Energy policy. Energy and state. Sustainable development. Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:	Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:	Loaded electronically. Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.

Table of Contents:

Introduction- case for action
Green building trends
Integrated Design concepts- methodology and tools
Passive design technologies- orientation, form, envelopes, facades, shading
Active design technologies- lighting, aircon, equipment, lift technologies
Building Management and Information Systems
Integration of renewable energy
Urban greenery and food production
Water and waste reduction technologies
Operating green and smart buildings
Green Building rating systems
Conclusion and way forward.

Green and Smart Buildings Advanced Technology Options / by Nilesh Y. Jadhav.

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