Energy-Efficient Building Systems

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 288 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Edition: 1st Edition November 20, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0071482822
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071482820
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.1 pounds

Product Description


Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption

Property and facility managers can turn to Energy-Efficient Building Systems as a one-stop guide to operating and maintaining commercial building systems at peak efficiency. Designed to help reduce energy costs and meet environmental standards, this state-of-the-art productivity tool contains fully illustrated, real-world examples of successful green building projects that have achieved significant, energy-saving results.

From energy management and auditing, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and pumping systems…to lighting, electrical systems, automation, and building envelope, this expert resource takes readers step by step through procedures for getting optimal performance from every building system. For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improving efficiency…identifying promising new solutions…evaluating their feasibility…and estimating actual savings. Comprehensive and authoritative, Energy-Efficient Building Systems enables building professionals to:

Get an in-depth understanding of the principles of each building system

Select the most efficient systems for any nonresidential building

Maximize energy efficiency with practical strategies and solutions

Utilize hands-on methods for evaluating feasibility and estimating savings

Review real-world examples of successful green building projects

Inside This Cost-Saving Energy Guide • Energy Management and Energy Auditing • Air-Conditioning and Central Chiller Systems • Boilers and Heating Systems • Pumping Systems • Cooling Towers • Air Handling and Distribution Systems • Lighting Systems • Building Electrical Systems • Building Automation Systems • Building Envelope

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Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption in Commercial Structures

Property and facility managers can turn to Energy-Efficient Building Systems as a one-stop guide to operating and maintaining commercial building systems at peak efficiency. Designed to help reduce energy costs and meet environmental standards, this state-of-the-art productivity tool contains fully illustrated, real-world examples of successful green building projects that have achieved significant, energy-saving results.

This expert resource takes you step-by-step through procedures for getting optimal performance from every building system. For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improving efficiency identifying promising new solutions evaluating their feasibility and estimating actual savings.

Comprehensive and authoritative, Energy-Efficient Building Systems enables you to:

• Get an in-depth understanding of the principles of each building system
• Select the most efficient systems for any nonresidential building
• Maximize energy efficiency with practical strategies and solutions
• Review real-world examples of successful green building projects

Inside This Cost-Saving Energy Guide:
* Energy Management and Energy Auditing * Air-Conditioning and Central Chiller Systems * Boilers and Heating Systems * Pumping Systems * Cooling Towers * Air Handling and Distribution Systems * Lighting Systems * Building Electrical Systems * Building Automation Systems * Building Envelope