Advances in Building Energy Research

<p>'Several high quality scientific journals are published in the area of building energy and indoor/outdoor environment; however one has been missing. Advances in Building Energy Research fills the gap. I recommend ABER to all technical libraries research institutes and universities. It should also be used by construction companies and those manufacturing building materials and building products.'<br><br>Professor Olli Sepp nen President of REHVA (Federation of Heating and Air-conditioning Associations)<br><br><br><br>'Advances in Building Energy Research is a unique index. It will be an inexhaustible resource for energy related sciences and a continuous inspiration for architects around the world.'<br><br>N. Fintikakis Architect and Director of UIA-ARES WP (Architecture and Renewable Energy Sources)<br><br><br><br>'The collection of articles provides an encyclopaedic overview of the state of the art of the subject; and they are written clearly and concisely. This volume is a must for researchers and advanced students.'<br><br>Professor Edward Ng Department of Architecture The Chinese University of Hong Kong<br><br><br><br>'This is a very valuable first volume of a new series with each section written by leaders in their respective fields. Contributions cover a range of related topics and present evaluations of contemporary issues in building energy research that give the reader an immediate and clear insight.' <br><br>Dr Adrian Pitts Senior Lecturer in Energy Environment and Sustainability University of Sheffield<br><br><br><br>Advances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book this annual volume brings together invited contributions from the foremost international experts on energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects this is a 'must have' reference on global developments in the field suitable for architects and building engineers environmental engineers industry professionals students teachers and researchers in building science technical libraries and laboratories.<br><br><br><br>This first volume covers double skin fa ades; artificial intelligence in buildings; indoor thermal comfort and the progress of the adaptive approach; heat island research and the effect of urban microclimate; the use of techniques such as high dynamic range imaging and satellite remote sensing; and vital management and monitoring approaches such as post-occupancy evaluation.</p>