Sustainable Retrofitting Of Commercial Buildings

Author : Simon Burton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317658740

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Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings by Simon Burton Pdf

Whilst sustainability is already an important driver in the new building sector, this book explores how those involved in refurbishment of commercial building are moving this agenda forward. It includes chapters by developers, surveyors, cost consultants, architects, building physicists and other players, on the role they each can play in enabling refurbishment to be commercially, environmentally and socially sustainable. Case studies from northern climates show real examples of different building types, ages and uses and will demonstrate what action has been taken to create more sustainable buildings. The chapters raise and discuss all the relevant issues that need to be considered in retrofitting decision making. Changing standards, planning, process management, financing, technical issues, site organisation, commissioning and subsequent building management are all considered. The book demonstrates that buildings can be made comfortable to occupy, easy to manage and low in energy demand and environmental impact.

Author : Richard Hyde,Nathan Groenhout,Francis Barram,Ken Yeang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367576678

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Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings by Richard Hyde,Nathan Groenhout,Francis Barram,Ken Yeang Pdf

Presents a methodology for retrofitting existing commercial buildings in warm climates, using bioclimatic design

Author : Richard Hyde,Nathan Groenhout,Francis Barram,Ken Yeang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 1136317341

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Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings by Richard Hyde,Nathan Groenhout,Francis Barram,Ken Yeang Pdf

Author : Leanne Tobias,George Vavaroutsos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0874201330

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Retrofitting Office Buildings to be Green and Energy-efficient by Leanne Tobias,George Vavaroutsos Pdf

Annotation. Aimed at real estate industry professionals, developers, and investors, this guidebook fully explains the best practices and methods for retrofitting an existing office building to be greenincreasing the efficiency of resource use while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment. Covering numerous eco-friendly systems, this reference demonstrates how green features are definitely worth the investments they require. Case study examples of projects that have incorporated these aspects as well as how they were constructed are included.

Author : Lisa Gelfand,Chris Duncan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470872611

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Sustainable Renovation by Lisa Gelfand,Chris Duncan Pdf

The complete resource on performing sustainable renovations for both Historic and modern existing buildings This forward-looking and insightful guide explores how the sustainable renovation of existing buildings presents great opportunities for initiating extensive changes in the performance of the built environment. Great examples of existing building upgrades are examined, illustrating how to do sustainable renovations, along with current design approaches for radically improving the functionality of existing prewar, postwar, and late modern buildings. Sustainable Renovation saves its key focus for institutional and commercial buildings, but discusses the challenges they pose within a global scope that encompasses all building practices. Some of the discussions in this book include: The significance of energy and resource demands by the building sector and the urgency of reducing loads in existing buildings Management, design, and construction approaches to achieve major modernization in occupied buildings International case studies that focus on methods and benefits of successful sustainable transformations of existing building performance Repurposing buildings to preserve style and add performance remains a work in progress as designers and builders discover new methods for improving sustainable practices and standards. With incremental modernization and operations strategies available for immediate implementation, this book demonstrates the different ways of thinking necessary when considering and attempting the integration of sustainable concepts into existing buildings—and enables readers to rethink the world that's built around them.

Author : Sara J. Wilkinson,Hilde Remøy,Craig Langston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118477106

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Sustainable Building Adaptation by Sara J. Wilkinson,Hilde Remøy,Craig Langston Pdf

How to adapt existing building stock is a problem being addressed by local and state governments worldwide. In most developed countries we now spend more on building adaptation than on new construction and there is an urgent need for greater knowledge and awareness of what happens to commercial buildings over time. Sustainable Building Adaptation: innovations in decision-making is a significant contribution to understanding best practice in sustainable adaptations to existing commercial buildings by offering new knowledge-based theoretical and practical insights. Models used are grounded in results of case studies conducted within three collaborative construction project team settings in Australia and the Netherlands, and exemplars are drawn from the Americas, Asia, Japan, Korea and Europe to demonstrate the application of the knowledge more broadly. Results clearly demonstrate that the new models can assist with informed decision-making in adaptation that challenges some of the prevailing solutions based on empirical approaches and which do not accommodate the sustainability dimension. The emphasis is on demonstrating how the new knowledge can be applied by practitioners to deliver professionally relevant outcomes. The book offers guidance towards a balanced approach that incorporates sustainable and optimal approaches for effective management of sustainable adaptation of existing commercial buildings.

Author : Tim Dixon,Malcolm Eames,Miriam Hunt,Simon Lannon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317911937

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Urban Retrofitting for Sustainability by Tim Dixon,Malcolm Eames,Miriam Hunt,Simon Lannon Pdf

With a foreword from Paul King, Chief Executive, UK Green Building Council and Chairman, Zero Carbon Hub As concerns over climate change and resource constraints grow, many cities across the world are trying to achieve a low carbon transition. Although new zero carbon buildings are an important part of the story, in existing cities the transformation of the current building stock and urban infrastructure must inevitably form the main focus for transitioning to a low carbon and sustainable future by 2050. Urban Retrofitting for Sustainability brings together interdisciplinary research contributions from leading international experts to focus on key issues such as systems innovation, financing tools, governance, energy, and water management. The chapters consider not only the knowledge and technical tools available, but looks forward to how they can be implemented in real cities by 2050.

Author : Simon Burton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317658757

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Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings by Simon Burton Pdf

Whilst sustainability is already an important driver in the new building sector, this book explores how those involved in refurbishment of commercial building are moving this agenda forward. It includes chapters by developers, surveyors, cost consultants, architects, building physicists and other players, on the role they each can play in enabling refurbishment to be commercially, environmentally and socially sustainable. Case studies from northern climates show real examples of different building types, ages and uses and will demonstrate what action has been taken to create more sustainable buildings. The chapters raise and discuss all the relevant issues that need to be considered in retrofitting decision making. Changing standards, planning, process management, financing, technical issues, site organisation, commissioning and subsequent building management are all considered. The book demonstrates that buildings can be made comfortable to occupy, easy to manage and low in energy demand and environmental impact.

Author : Moncef Krarti
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128118948

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Optimal Design and Retrofit of Energy Efficient Buildings, Communities, and Urban Centers by Moncef Krarti Pdf

Optimal Design and Retrofit of Energy Efficient Buildings, Communities, and Urban Centers presents current techniques and technologies for energy efficiency in buildings. Cases introduce and demonstrate applications in both the design of new buildings and retrofit of existing structures. The book begins with an introduction that includes energy consumption statistics, building energy efficiency codes, and standards and labels from around the world. It then highlights the need for integrated and comprehensive energy analysis approaches. Subsequent sections present an overview of advanced energy efficiency technologies for buildings, including dynamic insulation materials, phase change materials, LED lighting and daylight controls, Life Cycle Analysis, and more. This book provides researchers and professionals with a coherent set of tools and techniques for enhancing energy efficiency in new and existing buildings. The case studies presented help practitioners implement the techniques and technologies in their own projects. Introduces a holistic analysis approach to energy efficiency for buildings using the concept of energy productivity Provides coverage of individual buildings, communities and urban centers Includes both the design of new buildings and retrofitting of existing structures to improve energy efficiency Describes state-of-the-art energy efficiency technologies Presents several cases studies and examples that illustrate the analysis techniques and impact of energy efficiency technologies and controls

Author : Sarah Sayce,Sara Wilkinson,Gillian Armstrong,Samantha Organ
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000647297

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Resilient Building Retrofits by Sarah Sayce,Sara Wilkinson,Gillian Armstrong,Samantha Organ Pdf

This radical book aims to inject new insight and urgency into the discourse on the retrofitting of commercial and residential buildings in the face of the climate emergency. It is about the why, how and who should take the lead in revolutionising buildings in the face of serious climate and social change. Buildings contribute very significantly to the output of carbon, particularly in developed countries where the stock is old, but it is neither feasible nor desirable to demolish them all and start again! If existing buildings cannot in be replaced in the short-term by new zero carbon stock, retrofitting and adaptation of the existing building stock is critical and urgent. This book explains why and how the improvement of buildings requires a complex, holistic approach that brings all stakeholders together with respect and understanding. Yet to do this against a limited time frame is challenging. The book analyses what must be done, explores how it could be achieved and sets out a manifesto for action by all those engaged: from policy makers, to educationalists, designers, constructors, investors, funders and occupiers. By bringing together authors from across the built environment disciplines, the book stimulates debate within policy, practice and education circles which must lead to action if we are to avoid catastrophe. This is a unique addition to the literature on the sustainability of existing buildings and their retrofitting for the benefit of all.

Author : National Research Council,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,America's Energy Future Panel on Energy Efficiency Technologies
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309156868

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Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States by National Research Council,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,America's Energy Future Panel on Energy Efficiency Technologies Pdf

America's economy and lifestyles have been shaped by the low prices and availability of energy. In the last decade, however, the prices of oil, natural gas, and coal have increased dramatically, leaving consumers and the industrial and service sectors looking for ways to reduce energy use. To achieve greater energy efficiency, we need technology, more informed consumers and producers, and investments in more energy-efficient industrial processes, businesses, residences, and transportation. As part of the America's Energy Future project, Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States examines the potential for reducing energy demand through improving efficiency by using existing technologies, technologies developed but not yet utilized widely, and prospective technologies. The book evaluates technologies based on their estimated times to initial commercial deployment, and provides an analysis of costs, barriers, and research needs. This quantitative characterization of technologies will guide policy makers toward planning the future of energy use in America. This book will also have much to offer to industry leaders, investors, environmentalists, and others looking for a practical diagnosis of energy efficiency possibilities.

Author : Sara J. Wilkinson,Tim Dixon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119055570

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Green Roof Retrofit by Sara J. Wilkinson,Tim Dixon Pdf

A deep understanding of the implications of green roof retrofit is required amongst students and practitioners to make the decisions and take the actions needed to mitigate climate changes. Green Roof Retrofit: building urban resilience illustrates the processes undertaken to develop this new knowledge and thereby embed a deeper level of understanding in readers.Illustrative case studies and exemplars are drawn from countries outside of the core researched areas to demonstrate the application of the knowledge more broadly. Examples are used from the Americas (North and South and Canada), Oceania, Asia and other European countries.The book describes the multiple criteria which inform decision making and how this provides a way forward for making better decisions about green roof retrofit in different countries and climates.

Author : Malcolm Eames,Tim Dixon,Miriam Hunt,Simon Lannon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119007210

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Retrofitting Cities for Tomorrow's World by Malcolm Eames,Tim Dixon,Miriam Hunt,Simon Lannon Pdf

A groundbreaking exploration of the most promising new ideas for creating the sustainable cities of tomorrow The culmination of a four-year collaborative research project undertaken by leading UK universities, in partnership with city authorities, prominent architecture firms, and major international consultants, Retrofitting Cities for Tomorrow's World explores the theoretical and practical aspects of the transition towards sustainability in the built environment that will occur in the years ahead. The emphasis throughout is on emerging systems innovations and bold new ways of imagining and re-imagining urban retrofitting, set within the context of ‘futures-based’ thinking. The concept of urban retrofitting has gained prominence within both the research and policy arenas in recent years. While cities are often viewed as a source of environmental stress and resource depletion they are also hubs of learning and innovation offering enormous potential for scaling up technological responses. But city-level action will require a major shift in thinking and a scaling up of positive responses to climate change and the associated threats of environmental and social degradation. Clearly the time has come for a more coordinated, planned, and strategic approach that will allow cities to transition to a sustainable future. This book summarizes many of the best new ideas currently in play on how to achieve those goals. Reviews the most promising ideas for how to approach planning and coordinating a more sustainable urban future by 2050 through retrofitting existing structures Explores how cities need to govern for urban retrofit and how future urban transitions and pathways can be managed, modeled and navigated Offers inter-disciplinary insights from international contributors from both the academic and professional spheres Develops a rigorous conceptual framework for analyzing existing challenges and fostering innovative ways of addressing those challenges Retrofitting Cities for Tomorrow's World is must-reading for academic researchers, including postgraduates insustainability, urban planning, environmental studies, economics, among other fields. It is also an important source of fresh ideas and inspiration for town planners, developers, policy advisors, and consultants working within the field of sustainability, energy, and the urban environment.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642240753

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Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting by Anonim Pdf

Nowadays the buildings are responsible for the 40% of the world energy. The key aspects to design energy efficient buildings arises from a variety of factors and external pressures such as legislation, emissions of ozone depleting gases and public awareness of the pollution of our planet. There is a great need, among public and private sectors, to improve the energy performance of existing public buildings. Specifically indoor air quality, energy efficiency and thermal comfort conditions are the three main considerations for the good performance of buildings. Existing buildings tend to undergo performance degradations, change in use, and unexpected faults or mal - functions over time. These events often result in significant deterioration of the overall system performance, inefficient operation and unacceptable thermal comfort conditions. However, a building does not have to be new to be efficient. Today's leading building owners are retrofitting buildings, and converting existing buildings into models of sustainability. Commercial retrofit offers significant opportunities for energy efficiency and sustains - ability in the built environment. Design of energy-efficient and high-performance commercial retrofit requires that building performance and simulation tools are used and integrated with the design process.Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting aims to provide building researchers and practitioners with a better understanding of how to effectively conduct commercial retrofit to promote energy conservation and sustainability including real world cases. Several general design strategies are provided in the successful completion of sustainable and energy efficient retrofit projects. It explores the current market size and why the building retrofit market has not expanded as much in past years. Review of past practice and research efforts reveals that though a building retrofit project, especially a deep retrofit project is no different than any investment case in business practice, past retrofit projects are rarely motivated and convinced by the cost-effectiveness of the project but more by building owners' desire to "green" the building.

Author : Tantau, Adrian
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522591061

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Retrofitting for Optimal Energy Performance by Tantau, Adrian Pdf

Retrofitting expresses, in a traditional approach, the process of improving something after it has been manufactured, constructed, or assembled. These systems integrate new technologies, new functions, and new services that increase the energy performance in existing private, public, and commercial buildings. Retrofitting for Optimal Energy Performance is a comprehensive reference source that examines environmentally conscious technologies and their applications in advancing retrofitting practices. Providing relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area, it highlights an array of topics such as climate change, energy management, and optimization modeling, and is essential for academicians, students, researchers, engineers, architects, entrepreneurs, managers, policymakers, and building owners.