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Title Energy performance of residential buildings : a practical guide for energy rating and efficiency / editor, M. Santamouris
Published London ; Sterling, VA : James & James/Earthscan, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 139 pages) : illustrations
Contents 1. Review of selected theoretical and experimental techniques for energy characterization of buildings -- 2. Experimental methods for the energy characterization of buildings -- 3. Energy normalization techniques -- 4. The Euroclass method: description of the software -- 5. Examples and case studies
Summary 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 experimental energy rating techniques: reviewing the state of the art and offering guidance on the in situ identification of the UA and gA values of buildings.* New experimental protocols to evaluate energy perfor
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Dwellings -- Energy conservation.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning.
Dwellings -- Energy conservation
Form Electronic book
Author Santamouris, M. (Matheos), 1956-
ISBN 9781849776059
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Other Titles Residential buildings