Almost half of the total energy produced in the developed world is inefficiently used to heat, cool, ventilate and control humidity in buildings, to meet the in

Finally, Part III reviews the application of advanced materials, design and technologies in a range of existing and new building types, including domestic, comm

Readers of this book will be shown how, with the adoption of ubiquituous sensing, extensive data-gathering and forecasting, and building-embedded advanced actua

This timely volume brings together case studies that address the urgent need to manage energy use and improve thermal comfort in modern buildings while preservi

The fundamental function of buildings is to provide safe and healthy shelter. For the fortunate they also provide comfort and delight. In the twentieth century