High-Performance Buildings

A Guide for Owners & Managers

M.S. Robinson

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River Publishers
31 May 2023

Property & real estate; Energy; The environment; Mechanical engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology

This book provides a blueprint for action for readers making decisions about how to improve the energy efficiency and performance of new or existing buildings. Suitable for both seasoned veterans and new managers, it takes an objective and orderly approach to what is often a complex, costly, and time-consuming process. The book presents fundamental principles illustrated with case studies. It thoroughly covers the topics in a concise, technically accurate way. The book is designed for architects, engineers, and construction managers.

By: M.S. Robinson
Imprint: River Publishers
Country of Publication: Denmark
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 740g
ISBN: 9788770229159
ISBN 10: 8770229155
Pages: 418
Publication Date: 31 May 2023
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

LIGHTING SYSTEMS DESIGN. How to Design a Lighting System. Selection Criteria for Lighting Energy Management. Practical Selection of Fluorescent Lamps with Emphasis on Efficiency and Color. Ideal Task Lighting. Efficient and Effective Lighting Design. LIGHTING CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS. Review of Lighting Control Equipment and Applications. Energy vs. Quality of Light. REFLECTORS. Fluorescent Reflectors: The Main Considerations. Specular Retrofit Reflectors for Fluorescent Troffers. BALLAST SELECTION. Matching Fluorescent Lamps and Solid State. Ballasts to Maximize Energy Savings. NATURAL DAYLIGHTING. Natural Daylighting - An Energy Analysis. Windows and Daylighting. WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL. Wireless Lighting Controls in Parking Garages. Energy Savings with Zigbee Wireless in China. CASE STUDIES. Mesopic Outdoor Lighting. Assessment of the Lighting Systems for the Oil Sector Complex Building in Kuwait-Before and After Commissioning. Intelligent Lighting. New Lighting Technologies Demonstsrated at Defense Commissaries. Innovative Lighting Contest: Small Actions Add up to Big Savings in Schools. Index.

Anthony Robinson