A Handbook on Low - Energy Buildings and District - Energy Systems . Fundamentals , Techniques and Examples .

Bringing together a wealth of hard-to-obtain information on energy use and energy efficiency in buildings at a level, which can be easily digested and applied, the author offers a comprehensive, objective and critical source-book on low-energy buildings. Topics covered include: thermal envelope, heating, cooling, heat pumps, HVAC systems, hot water, lighting, solar energy, appliances and office equipment, embodied energy, buildings as systems, and community-integrated energy systems (cogeneration, district heating, and district cooling). The book includes exemplary buildings and techniques from North America, Europe and Asia, and combines a broad, holistic perspective with technical detail in an accessible and insightful manner.