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Building refurbishment for energy performance : a global approach /

In Europe, the building sector accounts for 40% of energy consumption which has a strong influence on greenhouse gas emissions. The book deals with efficient methodologies aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This includes analyses of the building envelopes, the heating s...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Magrini, Anna (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2014.
Series:Green energy and technology.
Subjects:
Buildings > Energy conservation.
Buildings > Repair and reconstruction.
Energy.
Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings)
Building Construction.
Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
Basics of Construction.
HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / Plumbing.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Opaque Building Envelope
  • Transparent Building Envelope - Windows and Shading Devices Typologies for Energy Efficiency Refurbishments
  • Improving the Energy Efficiency of Heating Systems in Europe's Residential Buildings
  • Solar Energy
  • The Calibration Process of Building Energy Models.