Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design

Editors: Dastbaz, Mohammad, Gorse, Chris (Eds.)
Presents leading-edge research at the intersection of Sustainability, Ecology, Engineering, and Design
Energy, building performance and physics research is examined within the context of health, life quality and ecology
Includes coverage of energy efficiency, modeling energy performance, retrofitting, lighting, green materials, low-carbon building design, lean construction and historical preservation

This book focuses on the impacts of the built environment, and how to predict and measure the benefits and consequences of changes taking place to address sustainability in the development and building industries. It draws together the best treatments of these subjects from the Leeds Sustainability Institute’s inaugural International Conference on Sustainability, Ecology, Engineering, Design for Society (SEEDS). The focus of discussion is on understanding how buildings and spaces are designed and nurtured to obtain optimal outcomes in energy efficiency and environmental impacts. In addition to examining technical issues such as modeling energy performance, emphasis is placed on the health and well-being of occupants. This holistic approach addresses the interdependence of people with the built and natural environments. The book’s contents reflect the interdisciplinary and international collaboration critical to assembly of the knowledge required for positive change.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
31 b/w illustrations, 114 illustrations in colour
Topics
Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings)
Building Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration
Sustainable Development

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