Modelling Methods for Energy in Buildings
Author | : Chris Underwood |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781405153003 |
ISBN-13 | : 1405153008 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Climate change mitigation and sustainable practices are now at the top of political and technical agendas. Environmental system modelling provides a way of appraising options and this book will make a significant contribution to the uptake of such systems. It provides knowledge of the principles involved in modelling systems, builds confidence amongst designers and offers a broad perspective of the potential of these new technologies. The aim of the book is to provide an understanding of the concepts and principles behind predictive modelling methods; review progress in the development of the modelling software available; and explore modelling in building design through international case studies based on real design problems.