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Book SynopsisThe UK government has committed to reducing the nation's carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Buildings currently use almost half of the UK's generated energy and they are now the focus of an unprecedented drive to cut energy use in our homes, offices, schools, libraries in fact in almost every building, public or private.
Delivering Sustainable Buildings: an industry insider's view offers peer-to-peer insights and advice from a leading practitioner in this field and brings together in one book an overview of the main issues to consider when creating energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. A resource to dip into for practical advice, which is both highly readable and also backed up by in-depth technical knowledge, giving the important points to note and common pitfalls to avoid. Based on observations of an author with hands-on experience of dealing with the various elements of the building services engineering industry, the book gives a unique insight into the particu
Trade Review
“Delivering Sustainable Buildings: an industry insider’s view will help specialist contractors and facilities managers understand sustainable buildings at the strategic level (legislation, finance, training) and then to offer practical advice on various aspects of sustainable buildings (water use, energy-efficient building services, commissioning and keeping the building maintained to optimum performance) to their clients.” (Construction Management and Economics, 3 June 2014)
Table of ContentsForeword by Terry Wyatt, Past President of CIBSE ix
Preface xi
About the book xxiii
About the author xxv
Dedication and Acknowledgements xxvii
Glossary of abbreviations xxix
Introduction 1
Early modelling and design (BIM) 1
Technologies and applications 7
References 11
Section 1 Sustainability in the wider context 13
1 Making the right choices – the sustainability dilemma 15
Objectivity is the key 15
Rigorous standards and enforcement 17
Where will our energy come from in the future? 20
The leaky bucket! 23
References 24
2 Planning ahead – the role of planning authorities 25
A major influence? 25
Planning gain 27
The disconnect between building control and planning 29
The Merton rule 30
Training for planners and building control officers 32
Planning for the future 34
References 36
3 Legislative overview and meeting your legal obligations 37
Global targets and local actions 37
The European influence 38
Applying the EPBD in the UK 41
Continuous change – Part L 2010–2013–2016 and a new EPBD 43
Taking the energy performance of buildings to the next level 44
Legislation levels, change and enforcement – opinion 45
Joined-up government? 46
Looking forward 47
Enforcement 48
Some final thoughts 50
References 51
4 Paying for it – the finance question 53
Short-termism – damages sustainability 53
Funding for sustainable building projects 56
The cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one you never use! 59
What is the Green Deal? 61
References 65
Section 2 Delivering sustainable buildings 67
5 Delivering an energy-efficient and sustainable building 69
The wider design process – BREEAM 70
Learning from the manufacturing and car industry 72
Designing for sustainable communities 73
Where is the electricity coming from? 75
Dynamic demand control 76
Looking ahead 78
References 79
6 Managing energy and reducing its use 81
Energy is too cheap 81
Energy use and carbon taxes 82
Energy management must be integrated 83
The energy management process 85
Data is everything 85
Training, communication and education 89
The development of energy ratings 90
References 98
7 Water – a forgotten issue 99
Water and energy inexorably linked 99
Management of water in building services 106
Grey water and rainwater harvesting 109
Water and pipework infrastructure 111
References 113
8 Putting it together – the contractor’s role 115
Giving contractors room to work 115
The soft landings process 118
Towards proactive contracting 120
A sustainable future for contractors 121
Waste 125
Water 126
Adding value and opportunity 126
References 127
9 Main plant and building services – HVAC systems 129
Fixed thinking – assigned to the past 129
System design and application 131
Choice of heating systems 133
Ventilation 135
Air conditioning and comfort cooling 142
Bringing it all together 143
Further reading 144
10 Getting and keeping control – building energy management systems 145
BMS becomes BEMS and can save a lot more energy 146
Evaluating an existing BEMS 148
Degree day analysis 149
Defining good control strategies 152
Example control strategies 153
Upgrading the BEMS – the business case 155
Specifying a new BEMS 156
Continuous optimisation 158
The BEMS needs user involvement 159
References 159
11 Commissioning and handover for energy efficiency 161
What is commissioning? 164
The commissioning process 165
Regulations and standards for commissioning 174
References 174
12 Keeping it all going – the importance of maintenance to sustainability 175
Maintenance is fundamental 175
Is it worth the risk? 179
Thermal imaging – seeing in a different light 182
Application of thermal imaging to sustainable buildings 185
Linking sustainability and maintenance 195
References 199
Section 3 The human element 201
13 The skills challenge 203
Resurgence of skills 203
Case study – East of England skills challenge 204
Manufacturers and trade associations – role in training and skills 207
The green deal – implication on skills 209
References 212
14 Changing behaviours 213
Behaviour, attitudes and perceptions 213
Convenience and resistance to change 215
Getting it right from the start 216
Getting the workforce on board 218
References 219
15 Putting my own house in order 221
I had a dream 221
Jack of all trades 222
Greenfield or brownfield 222
Architect and planner-talk to the planners 224
Specification, materials and construction 225
Skills and knowing your limitations 227
Mechanical and electrical 228
Sustainability dilemma 229
The future: improvement and continuous commissioning 230
References 231
Further information 232
16 Sharing our technology and expertise with the developed and developing world 233
The big picture 233
Sharing our expertise 235
What did the Romans do for us? 238
Business and exports 239
References 242
Further information 242
Conclusion – some big challenges ahead 243
Index 247
