Includes bibliographical references and index.

Imperatives for an energy-efficient built environment -- The design process -- Generic design strategies for low-carbon buildings -- Post-occupancy evaluation for optimal energy and environmental performance -- Energy efficient ventilation -- Air conditioning systems -- Cooling, heating and thermal energy distribution systems in buildings -- Low energy approaches for the thermal control of buildings -- Electrical systems, controls and metering -- Building thermal load calculations -- Building electric power load assessment -- Space planning for services.

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