Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting: Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies

Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting:Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies provides essential knowledge for civil engineers, architects, and other professionals working in the field of cost-effective energy efficient building retrofitting.

The building sector is responsible for high energy consumption and its global demand is expected to grow as each day there are approximately 200,000 new inhabitants on planet Earth. The majority of electric energy will continue to be generated from the combustion of fossil fuels releasing not only carbon dioxide, but also methane and nitrous oxide. Energy efficiency measures are therefore crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the building sector.

Energy efficient building retrofitting needs to not only be technically feasible, but also economically viable. New building materials and advanced technologies already exist, but the knowledge to integrate all active components is still scarce and far from being widespread among building industry stakeholders.

Emphasizes cost-effective methods for the refurbishment of existing buildings, presenting state-of-the-art technologiesIncludes detailed case studies that explain various methods and Net Zero EnergyExplains optimal analysis and prioritization of cost effective strategies

1. Introduction to Cost-Effective Energy-Efficient Building Retrofitting

Part I: Materials and Technologies 2. Methodologies for Selection of Thermal Insulation Materials for Cost-Effective, Sustainable, and Energy-Efficient Retrofitting 3. Phase Change Materials for Application in Energy-Efficient Buildings 4. Reflective Materials for Cost-Effective Energy-Efficient Retrofitting of Roofs 5. Solar Air Collectors for Cost-Effective Energy-Efficient Retrofitting 6. Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) for Cost-Effective Energy-Efficient Retrofitting

Part II: Optimization 7. Measurement and Verification Models for Cost-Effective Energy-Efficient Retrofitting 8. A Cost-Effective Human-Based Energy-Retrofitting Approach 9. An Overview of the Challenges for Cost-Effective and Energy-Efficient Retrofits of the Existing Building Stock 10. Smart Heating Systems for Cost-Effective Retrofitting 11. Artificial Neural Networks for Predicting the Energy Behavior of a Building Category: A Powerful Tool for Cost-Optimal Analysis

Part III: Case Studies 12. Cost-Effectiveness of Retrofitting Swedish Buildings 13. Cost-Efficient Solutions for Finnish Buildings 14. Cost-Effective District-Level Renovation: A Russian Case Study 15. Cost-Effective Energy and Indoor Climate Renovation of Estonian Residential Buildings 16. Cost-Effective Energy Refurbishment of Prefabricated Buildings in Serbia 17. Cost-Effective Refurbishment of Residential Buildings in Austria 18. Cost-Effective Energy Retrofitting of Buildings in Spain: An Office Building of the University of the Basque Country 19. Cost-Effective Refurbishment of Italian Historic Buildings