Approaches to Energy Efficient Building Development: Studying under Chinese Contexts - Softcover

Gu, Zhenhong

 
9783639093612: Approaches to Energy Efficient Building Development: Studying under Chinese Contexts
Softcover
ISBN 10: 3639093615 ISBN 13: 9783639093612
Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2008

Synopsis

With the development of the world economy, the situation of Energy Crisis and Environmental Impact is serious. The high energy consumption and climate change are being big challenges to human being’s development. Many developed countries have beenleading the forefront in the energy efficientbuildings'' development. China, as the biggestbuilding market now, is eager to apply theirexperiences in Chinese development. The book presentsa general description of approaches to energyefficient building development under Chinesecontexts. The approaches are classified into threesets: administration, construction industry andarchitectural design. China government has startedthe progress to enhance energy efficiency. However,this process will be tough and slow. The bookdiscusses Chinese special conditions and the problemsthat cry out for solution in the future.

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About the Author

Zhenhong Gu is a lecturer of architecture at Southeast University, China, and an architect in Architectural Design and Research Institute of Southeast University. He is working on several research programmes concerned with sustainable city and building development. He has published tens of articles and a book.

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Publisher
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3639093615
ISBN 13 
9783639093612
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
100