Building Sustainability, Thermal Comfort, and Energy Efficiency

Authors

Sheikh Ahmad Zaki Shaikh Salim (ed)
Samar Thapa (ed)

Synopsis

In an era of climate change and rapid urbanisation, Building Sustainability, Thermal Comfort, and Energy Efficiency explores the critical intersection of energy consumption, thermal comfort, and sustainable design. This comprehensive volume brings together cutting-edge research from diverse geographic contexts, including Malaysia, Japan, Turkey, Nigeria, and Australia.

Each chapter provides profound insights and practical strategies for creating energy-efficient, comfortable living and working environments. From understanding how socioeconomic factors influence energy use in Malaysian homes to advocating for renewable energy solutions in the tropics, this book offers a holistic view of sustainable architecture and urban planning.

Ideal for architects, urban planners, policymakers, and researchers, this book emphasises the need for integrative and inclusive approaches to building design. By leveraging technological innovations and fostering community engagement paves the way for a future where sustainability and comfort coexist harmoniously, creating liveable and thriving communities for all.

Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1
    BALANCING COMFORT AND SUSTAINABILITY IN BUILDINGS
    Sheikh Ahmad Zaki Shaikh Salim, Samar Thapa
    CHAPTER 1
  • CHAPTER 2
    ELECTRICITY AND INDOOR ENVIRONMENT IN MALAYSIAN HOUSES
    Naja Aqilah, Hom Bahadur Rijal, Fitri Yakub
    CHAPTER 2
  • CHAPTER 3
    THERMAL COMFORT ZONE IN JAPANESE OFFICE BUILDINGS
    Supriya Khadka, Hom Bahadur Rijal, Sheikh Ahmad Zaki Shaikh Salim
    CHAPTER 3
  • CHAPTER 4
    SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR ISTANBUL’S URBAN LIVABILITY
    Oluwagbemiga Paul Agboola, Farah Liana Mohd Redzuan
    CHAPTER 4
  • CHAPTER 5
    THERMAL COMFORT AND CLEAN ENERGY IN NIGERIAN HOMESTHERMAL COMFORT AND CLEAN ENERGY IN NIGERIAN HOMES
    Offor Justus Nwafor, Farah Liana Mohd Redzuan
    CHAPTER 5
  • CHAPTER 6
    COOLING BEHAVIOUR IN AUSTRALIAN TROPICAL CLIMATE
    Siti Aisyah Damiati, Veronica Soebarto, Terence Williamson, Dong Chen
    CHAPTER 6

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Published

17 December 2024

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ISBN

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978-983-52-2117-0