Design and Construction of High-Performance Homes

ebook Building Envelopes, Renewable Energies and Integrated Practice

By Franca Trubiano

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Both professionals and students are increasingly committed to achieving high-performance metrics in the design, construction and operation of residential buildings. This book responds to this demand by offering a comprehensive guide which features:

  • architectural innovations in building skin technologies which make lighter more transparent buildings high performing;
  • energy-free architectural design principles and advances in building-integrated photovoltaics;
  • essential engineering principles, controls and approaches to simulation for achieving net zero;
  • the advantages of integrated design in residential construction and the challenges and opportunities it engenders;
  • detailed case studies of innovative homes which have incorporated low-energy design solutions, new materials, alternative building assemblies, digital fabrication, integrated engineering systems and operational controls.
  • Divided into four parts, the book discusses the requisite AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) knowledge needed when building a high-performance home. It also communicates this information across four case studies, which provide the reader with a thorough overview of all aspects to be considered in the design and construction of sustainable homes. With contributions from experts in the field, the book provides a well-rounded and multi-faceted approach.

    This book is essential reading for students and professionals in design, architecture, engineering (civil, mechanical and electrical), construction and energy management.

    Design and Construction of High-Performance Homes