Integration of nature and technology for smart cities

This book is a resumption of the work “Integrated M/E Design: Building Systems Engineering” published by Anil Ahuja in 1997. Together with an international group of authors from the engineering, urban planning, and architecture fields, Mr. Ahuja discussed new trends and paradigms in the smart buildings and smart city sectors and extended the topic of the previous publication from the buildi…

Sustainable building adaptation: innovations in decision-making

How to adapt existing building stock is a problem being addressed by local and state governments worldwide. In most developed countries we now spend more on building adaptation than on new construction and there is an urgent need for greater knowledge and awareness of what happens to commercial buildings over time. Sustainable Building Adaptation: innovations in decision-making is a significan…

Building services handbook

Edition

6th ed

ISBN/ISSN

9780080969824

Collation

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Series Title

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Call Number

[TSI-LIB-161]

Advanced technology for smart buildings

Authored by an accredited expert in the field, this timely new resource introduces technologies that can be used for advanced smart buildings, including renewable power, communications, indoor positioning, security management, and control systems. This book speaks to the innovation of advanced technology, particularly information technology within the building industry today and explores the po…

The effects of air pollution on the built environment

This volume examines a range of materials, discussing the ways in which they are likely to be damaged by air pollutants. It should be of interest to scientists and policymakers dealing with the effects of urban air pollution

Building systems for interior designers

Examines engineering issues to make them accessible to interior designers. * Covered material includes acoustics, fire protection, and universal design.

Heating, cooling, lighting: sustainable design methods for architects

Sustainable environmental control through building design Heating, Cooling, and Lighting is the industry standard text on environmental control systems with the emphasis on sustainable design. By detailing the many factors that contribute to the comfort in a building, this book helps architects minimize mechanical systems and energy usage over the life of the building by siting, building desig…

Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings

The definitive guide to environmental control systems, updated with emerging technology and trends The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course. An access card with …

Building maintenance management

This new edition of an informative and accessible book guides building surveyors and facilities managers through the key aspects of property maintenance and continues to be of value to both students and practitioners. With the increasing cost of new-build, effective maintenance of existing building stock is becoming ever more important and building maintenance work now represents nearly half of…

Green building design and construction

Edition

2009 ed.

ISBN/ISSN

9781932444148

Collation

xxvi, 645 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.

Series Title

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Call Number

[TSI-LIB-55]