ENERGY CONSTRUCTION MANUALWhile the efficiency and sustainability offensive is in full swing
in most sectors of the economy, in the construction sector it is still
in its very beginnings – economically as well as ecologically. However,
politicians and policymakers at the global, European, and national
levels have begun to address this deficit and are seeking to correct it
with legal requirements and laws like EnEV, building certifications,
and competitions. Following the proven model of earlier
manuals in the series, the Energy Manual presents a comprehensive look
at the constructional parameters of energy efficiency and
sustainability. It offers an advance look at the legal regulations
being planned by the EU, and – as a tool ready for immediate use by
architects, engineers, and designers in their daily work – it points
the way toward the efficient and sustainable construction and operation
of buildings. With its focus on the entire lifecycle of a
building, it provides an integrated perspective – a necessary
prerequisite for sustainable economic |
