Energy efficiency in the urban environment /

This text provides an integrated view of energy systems and urban planning, supported by extensive data, references, and case studies. Dealing mainly with cities in developing nations, the book looks at various energy sources, and the ways they can be integrated for sustainability, affordability, an...

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Main Authors: Khalil, Heba Allah Essam E. (Author), Khalil, E. E. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2015]
Series:Mechanical and aerospace engineering (CRC Press)
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This text provides an integrated view of energy systems and urban planning, supported by extensive data, references, and case studies. Dealing mainly with cities in developing nations, the book looks at various energy sources, and the ways they can be integrated for sustainability, affordability, and overall efficiency. It presents case studies to show how concepts of urban energy efficiency are being implemented. It discusses green buildings, urban transportation systems, and explains ways to optimize them from an energy point of view.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781482250657
1482250659
1482250632
9781482250633
9781322975979
1322975973