Handbook of energy efficiency in buildings : a life cycle approach / edited by Francesco Asdrubali, Umberto Desideri. - xxi, 836 pages : illustrations, maps ;

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. Policies, recommendations and standards (International technical standards, main law and regulations; EU Directives.energy labeling) -- 3. From efficient to sustainable and zero energy consumption buildings -- 4. Life-cycle assessment of buildings -- 5. Steady-state and dynamic codes, critical review, advantages and disadvantages, accuracy, and reliability -- 6. Building Envelope -- 7. High efficiency plants and building integrated renewable energy systems -- 8. Building automation for energy efficiency -- 9. Energy efficiency in building renovation -- 10. Conclusions.

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Buildings--Energy conservation.
Buildings--Energy consumption.
Renewable energy sources.
Buildings--Energy conservation.
Renewable energy sources.
House and Home.

TJ163.5 / HAN