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Title ZEMCH : toward the delivery of zero energy mass custom homes / Masa Noguchi, editor
Published Switzerland : Springer, 2016

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Description 1 online resource (x, 360 pages) : illustrations
Series Springer tracts in civil engineering, 2366-259X
Springer tracts in civil engineering.
Contents Sustainable development -- Mass housing -- Prefabrication -- Mass customisation -- Mass personalisation -- Inclusive design -- Energy use in housing -- Passive design -- Active systems -- Zero energy homes -- Building performance and simulation -- ZEMCH business operation in Japan
Summary In this book, leading international experts explore the emerging concept of the zero energy mass custom home (ZEMCH)? designed to meet the need for social, economic, and environmental sustainability? and provide all of the knowledge required for the delivery of zero energy mass customized housing and community developments in developed and developing countries. The coverage is wide ranging, progressing from explanation of the meaning of sustainable development to discussion of challenges and trends in mass housing, the advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated methods of construction, and the concepts of mass customization, mass personalization, and inclusive design. A chapter on energy use will aid the reader in designing and retrofitting housing to reduce energy demand and/or improve energy end?use efficiency. Passive design strategies and active technologies (especially solar) are thoroughly reviewed. Application of the ZEMCH construction criteria to new buildings and refurbishment of old houses is explained and the methods and value of building performance simulation, analyzed. The concluding chapter presents examples of ZEMCH projects from around the world, with discussion of marketing strategy, design, quality assurance, and delivery challenges. The book will be invaluable as a training/teaching tool for both students and industry partners
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLInk, viewed July 6, 2016)
Subject Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction.
Architecture, Domestic -- Environmental aspects
Architecture, Domestic -- Energy consumption
Buildings -- Energy conservation.
Appropriate technology.
appropriate technology.
Building construction & materials.
Sustainability.
Energy technology & engineering.
ARCHITECTURE -- Adaptive Reuse & Renovation.
ARCHITECTURE -- Buildings -- Landmarks & Monuments.
ARCHITECTURE -- Professional Practice.
ARCHITECTURE -- Reference.
Appropriate technology
Architecture, Domestic -- Environmental aspects
Buildings -- Energy conservation
Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction
Form Electronic book
Author Noguchi, Masa, 1970- editor.
ISBN 9783319319674
3319319671
3319319655
9783319319650