Design and Construction of High-Performance Homes: Building Envelopes, Renewable Energies and Integrated Practice - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138409065 ISBN 13: 9781138409064

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

Both professionals and students are increasingly committed to achieving high-performance metrics in the design, construction and operation of residential buildings. This book responds to this demand by offering a comprehensive guide which features:

architectural innovations in building skin technologies which make lighter more transparent buildings high performing

energy-free architectural design principles and advances in building-integrated photovoltaics

essential engineering principles, controls and approaches to simulation for achieving net zero

the advantages of integrated design in residential construction and the challenges and opportunities it engenders

detailed case studies of innovative homes which have incorporated low-energy design solutions, new materials, alternative building assemblies, digital fabrication, integrated engineering systems and operational controls.

Divided into four parts, the book discusses the requisite AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) knowledge needed when building a high-performance home. It also communicates this information across four case studies, which provide the reader with a thorough overview of all aspects to be considered in the design and construction of sustainable homes. With contributions from experts in the field, the book provides a well-rounded and multi-faceted approach.
This book is essential reading for students and professionals in design, architecture, engineering (civil, mechanical and electrical), construction and energy management.

About this title

About the Author

Franca Trubiano is a Registered Architect (O.A.Q., Int. Assoc. AIA) and Assistant Professor at Penn Design, University of Pennsylvania where she received her doctoral degree and conducts research in construction technology, emerging materials, tectonic theory, integrated design and architectural ecologies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138409065
• ISBN 13: 9781138409064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312
• Editor: Trubiano Franca