Energy Performance of Residential Buildings: A Practical Guide for Energy Rating and Efficiency

Energy Rating is a crucial consideration in modern building design, affirmed by the new EC Directive on the energy performance of buildings. Energy represents a high percentage of the running costs of a building, and has a significant impact on the comfort of the occupants. This book represents detailed information on energy rating of residential buildings, covering:

* Theoretical and experimental energy rating techniques: reviewing the state of the art and offering guidance on the in situ i...