ASHRAE High PerformanceBuildingsSimplified 2019
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High-Performance Buildings Simplified: Designing, Constructing, and Operating Sustainable Commercial Buildings
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| ASHRAE | 2019 | 273 |
Simplifying the Essentials of Sustainable Building DesignHigh-Performance Buildings Simplified breaks down the basics of high-performance building design using familiar language and practical exercises. It is perfect for use by engineering students, students from other disciplines, the new engineer just starting out in their career, or anyone interested in resource-efficient and environmentally friendly building principles.With a significant basis in the ASHRAE GreenGuide, now itself in its fifth edition, High-Performance Buildings Simplified introduces readers to the fundamentals of:• Building design and commissioning• Sustainability, including water and energy conservation• Indoor air quality and indoor environmental quality• Materials selection, construction, and operations and maintenance• Energy informatics, smart grid, and resilience• Future trendsEach chapter includes a list of industry-standard terms as well as self-guided and instructor-led exercises. Case studies and more than 30 supplemental files containing additional in-depth information and relevant articles round out the practical content.More than just an introductory text, High-Performance Buildings Simplified is a concise resource for anyone looking to keep the basics of sustainable buildings close at hand.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 10 | Section 1: Basics |
| 12 | Chapter 1—Terminology and Concepts |
| 24 | Chapter 2—Defining a High-Performance Building |
| 32 | Chapter 3—Certifications, Standards, Codes, and Guidance |
| 44 | Section 2: Design |
| 46 | Chapter 4—Building Design and Delivery Process |
| 58 | Chapter 5—The Commissioning Process |
| 68 | Chapter 6—Sustainable Sites: Locating the Project |
| 84 | Chapter 7—Water Efficiency and Utilization |
| 102 | Chapter 8—Energy: Conversion, Distribution, and Utilization |
| 126 | Chapter 9—Energy: Sources and Generation |
| 150 | Chapter 10—Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) |
| 178 | Section 3: Construction and Operation |
| 180 | Chapter 11—Materials |
| 198 | Chapter 12—Construction and Startup |
| 208 | Chapter 13—Operations and Maintenance |
| 224 | Section 4: Future Trends |
| 226 | Chapter 14—Energy Informatics, Smart Buildings, and Smart Grid |
| 240 | Chapter 15—Resilience in Design and Operation |
| 250 | Chapter 16—Future Trends |
| 258 | Chapter 17—References and Bibliography |
