Energy-Efficient Architecture : : Basics for Planning and Construction / / Roberto Gonzalo, Karl J. Habermann.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DGBA Architecture, Design and Arts 2000 - 2014
• VerfasserIn: Gonzalo, Roberto,; Habermann, Karl J.,
• Place / Publishing House: Basel : : Birkhäuser, , [2012]; ©2006
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; CONTENTS --; FOREWORD --; Resource-conserving and energy-efficient building: Origins --; ENERGY-EFFICIENT URBAN DESIGN: PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES --; ENERGY-EFFICIENT URBAN DESIGN: EXAMPLES --; ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES --; ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN: EXAMPLES --; ENERGY-EFFICIENT DETAIL DESIGN AND TECHNICAL COMPLETION --; APPENDIX
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9783034608626; 9783110635690; 9783110621129; 9783110238570; 9783110277128; 9783110318975; 9783110318913
• DOI: 10.1515/9783034608626
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Roberto Gonzalo, Karl J. Habermann.

How is an energy efficient building created? Which are the most important criteria pertaining to urban development or the conception of the floor plan? What are the optimal dimensions appropriate for the building’s usage but also ensuring energy efficiency? Which building elements and systems are most suitable? This book systematically explains all relevant criteria and parameters as regards urban development, design and the subsequent construction of a sustainable building. The immense potential for cutting costs by modernising the energy systems in old buildings is also demonstrated.Completed projects are presented according to their usage and are analysed and evaluated in the light of the above criteria. For this purpose extensive plans and technical information are used to illustrate the "energy profile" of each building. This shows the particular importance of planning details carefully. An annotated subject index concludes the volume. This book systematically explains all relevant criteria and parameters as regards urban development, design and the subsequent construction of a sustainable building. The immense potential for cutting costs by modernising the energy systems in old buildings is also demonstrated. Completed projects are presented according to their usage and are analysed in the light of the above criteria.