{"product_id":"delivering-sustainable-buildings-9781405194174","title":"Delivering Sustainable Buildings","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDelivering Sustainable Buildings: an industry insider's view\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.”  (\u003ci\u003eConstruction Management and Economics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, 3 June 2014)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Terry Wyatt, Past President of CIBSE ix  \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the book xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication and Acknowledgements xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of abbreviations xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly modelling and design (BIM) 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnologies and applications 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 1 Sustainability in the wider context 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Making the right choices – the sustainability dilemma 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectivity is the key 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRigorous standards and enforcement 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere will our energy come from in the future? 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe leaky bucket! 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Planning ahead – the role of planning authorities 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA major influence? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning gain 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe disconnect between building control and planning 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Merton rule 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for planners and building control officers 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for the future 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Legislative overview and meeting your legal obligations 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal targets and local actions 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe European influence 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the EPBD in the UK 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous change – Part L 2010–2013–2016 and a new EPBD 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the energy performance of buildings to the next level 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation levels, change and enforcement – opinion 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoined-up government? 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking forward 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnforcement 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome final thoughts 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Paying for it – the finance question 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort-termism – damages sustainability 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunding for sustainable building projects 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one you never use! 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the Green Deal? 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 2 Delivering sustainable buildings 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Delivering an energy-efficient and sustainable building 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wider design process – BREEAM 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from the manufacturing and car industry 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning for sustainable communities 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere is the electricity coming from? 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamic demand control 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking ahead 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Managing energy and reducing its use 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy is too cheap 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy use and carbon taxes 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy management must be integrated 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe energy management process 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData is everything 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining, communication and education 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe development of energy ratings 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Water – a forgotten issue 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater and energy inexorably linked 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of water in building services 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrey water and rainwater harvesting 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater and pipework infrastructure 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Putting it together – the contractor’s role 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving contractors room to work 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe soft landings process 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowards proactive contracting 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sustainable future for contractors 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaste 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding value and opportunity 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Main plant and building services – HVAC systems 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed thinking – assigned to the past 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem design and application 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoice of heating systems 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilation 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir conditioning and comfort cooling 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing it all together 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Getting and keeping control – building energy management systems 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBMS becomes BEMS and can save a lot more energy 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating an existing BEMS 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDegree day analysis 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining good control strategies 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample control strategies 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading the BEMS – the business case 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying a new BEMS 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous optimisation 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BEMS needs user involvement 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Commissioning and handover for energy efficiency 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is commissioning? 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe commissioning process 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulations and standards for commissioning 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Keeping it all going – the importance of maintenance to sustainability 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance is fundamental 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs it worth the risk? 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermal imaging – seeing in a different light 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication of thermal imaging to sustainable buildings 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking sustainability and maintenance 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 3 The human element 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The skills challenge 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResurgence of skills 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase study – East of England skills challenge 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturers and trade associations – role in training and skills 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe green deal – implication on skills 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Changing behaviours 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaviour, attitudes and perceptions 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvenience and resistance to change 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting it right from the start 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the workforce on board 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Putting my own house in order 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI had a dream 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJack of all trades 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreenfield or brownfield 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitect and planner-talk to the planners 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecification, materials and construction 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills and knowing your limitations 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical and electrical 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability dilemma 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe future: improvement and continuous commissioning 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther information 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Sharing our technology and expertise with the developed and developing world 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe big picture 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing our expertise 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat did the Romans do for us? 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness and exports 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther information 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion – some big challenges ahead 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 247\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529339347287,"sku":"9781405194174","price":62.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405194174.jpg?v=1731875236","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/delivering-sustainable-buildings-9781405194174","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}