Eco-efficient Materials for Reducing Cooling Needs in Buildings and Construction

ebook Design, Properties and Applications · Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering

By Fernando Pacheco-Torgal

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Eco-efficient Materials for Reducing Cooling Needs in Buildings and Construction: Design, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive review on building envelope materials and technologies for reducing cooling needs in buildings. The book offers in-depth analysis of the performance of new innovative materials and technologies used in pavements, facade and roofing materials, PCMs and chromogenic smart materials. Includes practical case study examples of their applications in building and construction. The book is an essential reference resource for researchers, architects and civil engineers, city planners, product developers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in eco-efficient cooling materials and sustainable and zero-energy building design. - Offers a comprehensive review of building envelope materials and technologies for reducing cooling needs - Features practical case studies, which are fundamental for building design and applications - Provides in-depth analysis of performance for different materials and technologies - Features brand new chapters on pavements, facade and roofing materials, PCMs and chromogenic smart materials
Eco-efficient Materials for Reducing Cooling Needs in Buildings and Construction