TY - BOOK AU - Khazaii,Javad TI - Energy-Efficient HVAC Design: An Essential Guide for Sustainable Building SN - 9783319110479 U1 - 621.042 PY - 2014/// CY - Newyork PB - Springer KW - Renewable energy sources KW - Civil engineering KW - Sustainable development KW - Renewable and Green Energy KW - Civil Engineering KW - Sustainable Development N2 - This book provides readers with essential knowledge enabling the successful design of today's new energy efficient HVAC systems. The author introduces important concepts such as Knowledge Categorization, Performance Based Design Standards, and Quantification of Uncertainty in Energy Modeling for Buildings. Pivotal topics that all HVAC and architectural engineers must master in order to navigate the green building renaissance are given focused attention, including the role of renewables, air quality, automatic controls, and thermal comfort. Relevant ASHRAE standards, as well as sustainability scoring systems such as BREEAM, HQE, LEED and CASBEE are explained and discussed. Armed with the material contained in this practical reference, students and practitioners alike will become more effective and prepared for engineering success ER -