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8 books on Smart Buildings [PDF]
Updated: April 22, 2024 | 22 |
Books on Smart Buildings are invaluable resources for startups focused on developing energy-efficient building solutions. These resources provide a comprehensive foundation, covering various aspects of smart building technology, energy management systems, sustainable construction, and IoT integration. They delve into advanced techniques like building automation, occupancy sensors, and data analytics, emphasizing the importance of reducing energy consumption, improving occupant comfort, and minimizing environmental impact. Moreover, these books often include practical examples, case studies, and best practices, enabling startups to navigate the complexities of smart building projects and adapt these solutions to real-world applications.
1. Energy Efficient Buildings: Fundamentals of Building Science and Thermal Systems
2022 by Zhiqiang John Zhai
"Energy Efficient Buildings: Fundamentals of Building Science and Thermal Systems" by Dr. John Zhai offers a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the core principles behind the design and engineering of energy-efficient buildings. This book equips students specializing in civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, particularly those focused on energy, building systems, and building science, with the essential knowledge, calculations, analyses, and principles used by professionals in the field. Dr. Zhai covers a wide range of critical elements in energy-efficient building design, including standards and codes, psychometrics, microclimate, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, HVAC systems, and more. The text provides practical in-class materials, real-world examples, and design practices. It also includes end-of-chapter questions with solutions and sample group projects to facilitate learning and application. Ideal for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students in fields related to building environmental systems and construction, this book is a valuable resource for practicing civil, architectural, and mechanical engineers as well.
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2. Energy-efficient building design in Southeast Europe
2019 by Vladimir Jovanović
The objective of this textbook is to enhance the conventional approach to building design in Southeast Europe, specifically by offering conceptual recommendations for the creation of energy-efficient structures tailored to various geographic zones within Serbia. The primary focus is on the development of building envelopes that are suitable for the respective climates. Sustainability is a central consideration, encompassing economic, environmental, and social dimensions. The content is organized into three key sections: traditional dwellings, the current housing inventory, and design principles for forthcoming constructions. The insights and methodology presented in this book are applicable not only to Serbia but also to the wider Southeast European region, given Serbia's strategic location at the heart of this diverse area, spanning beyond its national boundaries.
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3. Green and Smart Buildings: Advanced Technology Options
2016 by Nilesh Y. Jadhav
This book explores a wide range of technologies currently in use or under development for the advancement of environmentally friendly and intelligent buildings. It delves into the significance of green building performance and the methods for assessing and rating it through suitable benchmarking systems. Furthermore, the book offers insights into the latest advancements in green building technologies, as well as the emerging trend toward buildings with zero energy consumption or those that generate more energy than they consume in the future.
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4. Solar Energy: Technologies and Project Delivery for Buildings
2013 by Andy Walker
"Solar Energy: Technologies and Implementation for Building Projects" serves as an authoritative guide for architects, engineers, and design professionals involved in solar energy system integration within building projects. Offering a comprehensive overview of solar applications, operational principles, and user-friendly resources, this book streamlines the solar design and engineering phases. It includes sample documentation and specialized tools to furnish all the essential details required for the comprehensive planning of solar energy systems in buildings. Its purpose is to empower mainstream MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and design firms, expanding beyond solar energy specialists, to effectively respond to the increasing demand for solar energy integration within building projects."
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5. Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders
2009 by James M Sinopoli
"Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders" serves as a valuable guide and reference for a wide range of professionals including architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants. This comprehensive resource delves into the cost-effectiveness and advantages of smart buildings, exploring their essential design principles, technology systems, and management systems. Unlike other references, this book provides an organized overview of various technology systems within buildings and traces their progression towards adopting the standard foundations of smart buildings. It offers straightforward illustrations, detailed explanations of system functionalities and limitations, along with real-world case studies to illustrate system implementations and common challenges faced during installation. The book also includes practical repair and troubleshooting tips. By the end of this book, readers, whether builders, architects, or owners, will possess a solid grasp of these systems, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the most suitable technologies for their projects. Additionally, it promotes a common language among professionals, fostering clarity and understanding throughout the industry. Covered topics include Ethernet, TCP/IP protocols, SQL databases, standard fiber optic data networks, voice networks, fire alarm systems, access control systems, video surveillance systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, electric power management systems, lighting control systems, and facility management systems.
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6. Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance
2006 by Lal Jayamaha
"Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance" serves as an invaluable resource for property and facility managers seeking to optimize the energy performance and sustainability of commercial building systems. This comprehensive guide offers practical solutions to reduce energy consumption, meet environmental standards, and achieve cost savings. It covers various building systems, including HVAC, lighting, electrical, automation, and more, providing real-world examples of successful green building projects. Readers will gain insights into energy management, auditing, and the latest methods for improving system efficiency, making it an essential reference for building professionals looking to enhance energy efficiency and environmental performance."
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7. Smart Buildings
2006 by Jim Sinopoli
"Smart Buildings" serves as a valuable handbook and reference for professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, facility management, development, construction, and design consultancy. This book delves into the economic aspects and advantages associated with smart buildings, as well as the fundamental principles of design, technological infrastructure, and operational systems that are integral to such buildings. Distinguished from other references, "Smart Buildings" is structured to offer a comprehensive perspective on the various technology systems present within a building. It also outlines the stages of integration and adoption of the foundational standards that underpin smart building solutions.
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8. Intelligent Buildings: Design, Management and Operation
2004 by Derek Clements-Croome
Intelligent Buildings offer dynamic environments that enhance the quality of work and life while facilitating various functions through integrated systems. Yet, the expectations of society, building owners, and occupants extend beyond convenience. Buildings must also prioritize attributes like cost-effectiveness, longevity, flexibility, adaptability, and sustainability as long-term assets. Numerous stakeholders participate in the development of intelligent buildings, and recognizing the evolving landscape of technology and society is crucial. Achieving whole life value for these buildings necessitates a collaborative approach encompassing design, construction, and facilities management to attain a comprehensive set of performance metrics. This book, authored by prominent experts, consolidates the latest insights on design, management, technology, and sustainability within the context of evolving cultural influences that impact building occupants. Architects, engineers, practitioners, building owners, clients, facilities managers, construction professionals, and students in relevant fields will find this book a valuable resource in their pursuit of promoting, designing, constructing, and operating intelligent buildings.
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1. Energy Efficient Buildings: Fundamentals of Building Science and Thermal Systems
2022 by Zhiqiang John Zhai
"Energy Efficient Buildings: Fundamentals of Building Science and Thermal Systems" by Dr. John Zhai offers a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the core principles behind the design and engineering of energy-efficient buildings. This book equips students specializing in civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, particularly those focused on energy, building systems, and building science, with the essential knowledge, calculations, analyses, and principles used by professionals in the field. Dr. Zhai covers a wide range of critical elements in energy-efficient building design, including standards and codes, psychometrics, microclimate, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, HVAC systems, and more. The text provides practical in-class materials, real-world examples, and design practices. It also includes end-of-chapter questions with solutions and sample group projects to facilitate learning and application. Ideal for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students in fields related to building environmental systems and construction, this book is a valuable resource for practicing civil, architectural, and mechanical engineers as well.
Download PDF
2. Energy-efficient building design in Southeast Europe
2019 by Vladimir Jovanović
The objective of this textbook is to enhance the conventional approach to building design in Southeast Europe, specifically by offering conceptual recommendations for the creation of energy-efficient structures tailored to various geographic zones within Serbia. The primary focus is on the development of building envelopes that are suitable for the respective climates. Sustainability is a central consideration, encompassing economic, environmental, and social dimensions. The content is organized into three key sections: traditional dwellings, the current housing inventory, and design principles for forthcoming constructions. The insights and methodology presented in this book are applicable not only to Serbia but also to the wider Southeast European region, given Serbia's strategic location at the heart of this diverse area, spanning beyond its national boundaries.
Download PDF
3. Green and Smart Buildings: Advanced Technology Options
2016 by Nilesh Y. Jadhav
This book explores a wide range of technologies currently in use or under development for the advancement of environmentally friendly and intelligent buildings. It delves into the significance of green building performance and the methods for assessing and rating it through suitable benchmarking systems. Furthermore, the book offers insights into the latest advancements in green building technologies, as well as the emerging trend toward buildings with zero energy consumption or those that generate more energy than they consume in the future.
Download PDF
4. Solar Energy: Technologies and Project Delivery for Buildings
2013 by Andy Walker
"Solar Energy: Technologies and Implementation for Building Projects" serves as an authoritative guide for architects, engineers, and design professionals involved in solar energy system integration within building projects. Offering a comprehensive overview of solar applications, operational principles, and user-friendly resources, this book streamlines the solar design and engineering phases. It includes sample documentation and specialized tools to furnish all the essential details required for the comprehensive planning of solar energy systems in buildings. Its purpose is to empower mainstream MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and design firms, expanding beyond solar energy specialists, to effectively respond to the increasing demand for solar energy integration within building projects."
Download PDF
5. Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders
2009 by James M Sinopoli
"Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders" serves as a valuable guide and reference for a wide range of professionals including architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants. This comprehensive resource delves into the cost-effectiveness and advantages of smart buildings, exploring their essential design principles, technology systems, and management systems. Unlike other references, this book provides an organized overview of various technology systems within buildings and traces their progression towards adopting the standard foundations of smart buildings. It offers straightforward illustrations, detailed explanations of system functionalities and limitations, along with real-world case studies to illustrate system implementations and common challenges faced during installation. The book also includes practical repair and troubleshooting tips. By the end of this book, readers, whether builders, architects, or owners, will possess a solid grasp of these systems, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the most suitable technologies for their projects. Additionally, it promotes a common language among professionals, fostering clarity and understanding throughout the industry. Covered topics include Ethernet, TCP/IP protocols, SQL databases, standard fiber optic data networks, voice networks, fire alarm systems, access control systems, video surveillance systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, electric power management systems, lighting control systems, and facility management systems.
Download PDF
6. Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance
2006 by Lal Jayamaha
"Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance" serves as an invaluable resource for property and facility managers seeking to optimize the energy performance and sustainability of commercial building systems. This comprehensive guide offers practical solutions to reduce energy consumption, meet environmental standards, and achieve cost savings. It covers various building systems, including HVAC, lighting, electrical, automation, and more, providing real-world examples of successful green building projects. Readers will gain insights into energy management, auditing, and the latest methods for improving system efficiency, making it an essential reference for building professionals looking to enhance energy efficiency and environmental performance."
Download PDF
7. Smart Buildings
2006 by Jim Sinopoli
"Smart Buildings" serves as a valuable handbook and reference for professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, facility management, development, construction, and design consultancy. This book delves into the economic aspects and advantages associated with smart buildings, as well as the fundamental principles of design, technological infrastructure, and operational systems that are integral to such buildings. Distinguished from other references, "Smart Buildings" is structured to offer a comprehensive perspective on the various technology systems present within a building. It also outlines the stages of integration and adoption of the foundational standards that underpin smart building solutions.
Download PDF
8. Intelligent Buildings: Design, Management and Operation
2004 by Derek Clements-Croome
Intelligent Buildings offer dynamic environments that enhance the quality of work and life while facilitating various functions through integrated systems. Yet, the expectations of society, building owners, and occupants extend beyond convenience. Buildings must also prioritize attributes like cost-effectiveness, longevity, flexibility, adaptability, and sustainability as long-term assets. Numerous stakeholders participate in the development of intelligent buildings, and recognizing the evolving landscape of technology and society is crucial. Achieving whole life value for these buildings necessitates a collaborative approach encompassing design, construction, and facilities management to attain a comprehensive set of performance metrics. This book, authored by prominent experts, consolidates the latest insights on design, management, technology, and sustainability within the context of evolving cultural influences that impact building occupants. Architects, engineers, practitioners, building owners, clients, facilities managers, construction professionals, and students in relevant fields will find this book a valuable resource in their pursuit of promoting, designing, constructing, and operating intelligent buildings.
Download PDF
How to download PDF:
1. Install Google Books Downloader
2. Enter Book ID to the search box and press Enter
3. Click "Download Book" icon and select PDF*
* - note that for yellow books only preview pages are downloaded
