| Description |
xviii, 346 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Preface; Introduction -- bridging the gaps in smart and sustainable built environments; PART 1 CREATING SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES -- 1. Smart sustainable office design -- effective technological solutions, based on typology and case studies -- 2. Sustainable building: perspectives for implementation in Latin America -- 3. Demonstrating New Zealand's future residential buildings -- 4. Smart and sustainable city -- a case study from Hong Kong -- 5. Evaluation of scenarios of a Southern-European intelligent city of the future -- PART 2 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOLS -- 6. Building as power plant -- BAPP -- 7. Development of a self-contained micro-infrastructure appliance -- 8. Concept for a DC-low voltage house -- 9. Development of phase change thermal storage wallcoverings in buildings -- 10. Investigating the energy efficiency of double-skin glass facades for an office building in Istanbul -- 11. How to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in homes and offices in New Zealand |
| Summary |
This book brings together a group of international specialists to explore the current state of the art and future potential for encouraging, developing and implementing smart and sustainable built environment strategies. It covers a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from technological advancement, through the assessment of past experiences, to communication and education requirements and future strategies.:.; provides a snapshot of current methods and technologies for developing smart and sustainable built environment strategies.; over 30 fully refereed chapters from international experts. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sustainable buildings.
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Sustainable architecture.
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Ecological houses.
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| Author |
Brandon, P. S. (Peter S.)
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Yang, J. (Jay)
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Sidwell, A. C.
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| LC no. |
2004025945 |
| ISBN |
1405124229 hardback alkaline paper |
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9781405124225 hardback alkaline paper |
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