This book aims to offer an in-depth guide and fundamental comprehension of sustainable energy technologies and their essential function in decreasing energy consumption in buildings under diverse climatic conditions. It has been designed to stimulate additional research and innovation, especially in the field of green technology for building applications. This book embodies the culmination of extensive research and case studies, encompassing the initial developments to the latest advancements in sustainable energy systems, particularly emphasising energy-efficient building technologies.

It also highlights up-to-date reviews and research into meeting low and zero carbon demand in buildings and includes extensive coverage of established and emerging sustainable energy technologies for building applications, addressing their physical principles, mechanisms, applications, and cutting-edge technological advances.

The coverage of book is divided into five main parts:

• Thermal energy-efficient systems;
• Sustainable power generation;
• Energy-efficient lighting technologies;
• Zero-energy and low carbon buildings and;
• Eco-cities as sustainable urban living.
  Taken together, they provide a concise explanation of low and zero carbon buildings' role in tackling the world's energy challenges, with an emphasis on design, conversion techniques, and materials and on the economic and environmental assessment of technology. Innovative concepts, design, and planning in connection with global urbanization and improving sustainable development are also discussed. In addition, the book features case studies on worldwide sustainable energy technologies, low and zero carbon buildings, and eco-cities as sustainable urban environments.

This book offers a valuable source of information for developers, architects, building managers and owners, and engineers working in sustainable energy fields, as it provides in-depth information on a diverse range of technologies designed to achieve environmentally friendly solutions. The book also benefits students and academics, as it offers optimal supporting material for an introductory course in this field.

Presents an overview of essential energy topics and issues concerning production and sustainable energy technologies Provides in-depth information on a diverse range of sustainable energy technologies for building applications Offers comprehensive information on low/zero carbon buildings, including legislation and codes

Autorentext

Dr. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad is Associate Professor in Energy and Environmental Technology within the School of Industrial Technology at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Penang, Malaysia. Dr. Ahmad earned her Ph.D in Sustainable Energy Technologies from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. She is a member of Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) UK and a member of World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (WSSET). She has significant experience in the field of environmental management, risk assessment as well as renewable and sustainable energy technologies, particularly in energy recovery technology, solar photovoltaic, desiccant dehumidification and integrated building design/system. She has published over 100 articles in internationally respected resources, including research and popular books, conference proceedings and scientific journals. Her primary research interests include: renewable & sustainable energy technologies, integrated building technologies, HVAC & desiccant dehumidification, IAQ and building ventilation, environmental management, and hazardous chemicals & risk assessment. Dr. Saffa Riffat, BSc DSc MSc DPhil CEng FIMechE FCIBSE FInstE, holds the post of Chair in Sustainable Energy Technology; Head of the Institute of Sustainable Energy Technology and Head of the Institute of Building Technology at the University of Nottingham. He has a wide range of experience of renewable energy, sustainable buildings, refrigeration, heat transfer, heat pumps, ventilation and air quality. He has obtained grants in excess of £17 million from the EPSRC, EU and industry and published over 350 refereed papers on HVAC systems. Professor Riffat has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Oxford for his research contribution in the field of heat pumps and ventilation technology. He is named as the inventor on 20 International Patents. Professor Riffat is a member of the EPSRC College of Peers as well as the Editorial Board of the Journal of Applied Thermal Engineering, the Journal of Green Energy, Renewable Energy and Ambient Energy and the International Journal in Architectural Engineering and Design Management.Professor Riffat has been awarded honorary Professorships by Chongqing University and Dalian University, China for his research achievements. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, Fellow of the Energy Institute and Fellow of World Innovation Foundation. He has also been awarded the Community Award for Exceptional Individual, the Euro Solar Award and the CIBSE Baker Silver Medal. Professor Riffat is also a member of the Advisory Boards of several companies including Baxi Group Limited, David Wilson Homes Limited and Premas International Limited. Professor Riffat has acted as the chairman of several conferences including the Sustainable Energy Technologies 1&2 and the Energy Conversion & Application Conference 2000. He has given numerous keynote papers and chaired sessions at International Conferences including Heat Powered Cycles Conference, CIBSE Conferences, Sustainable Construction Forums, COGEN Conference and World Renewable Energy Congresses.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Thermal Energy-Efficient Systems for Building Applications.- Electrical Applications in Energy-Efficient Buildings.- Energy- Efficient Lighting Technologies for Building Applications.-Low Zero Carbon Buildings.- Retrofit and Sustainable Buildings.- Building Materials.- Building Monitoring.- Eco-Cities: Sustainable Urban Living.- Conclusions.