Smart Energy Control Systems for Sustainable Buildings

This insightful book examines how smart energy control systems can enhance sustainability in building design and operation, addressing current energy challenges.

The book Smart Energy Control Systems for Sustainable Buildings delves into the growing significance of smart energy control systems in promoting sustainability. It explores various assessment and monitoring techniques that are essential for developing low carbon, nearly-zero energy, and net positive buildings. These innovations are increasingly crucial for ensuring a sustainable future for both current and future generations. As the reliance on finite energy resources like natural gas and oil becomes economically and socially challenging, the need for alternative energy solutions is more pressing than ever.

The text highlights a pivotal moment in energy supply, as traditional resources face scrutiny and public opposition, particularly regarding practices such as fracking. This shift has significant implications for the design, optimization, and performance evaluation of buildings, neighborhoods, and cities. The book emphasizes the importance of addressing the source and nature of energy, the security of supply, and the fairness of distribution. These issues are critical for various stakeholders, including suppliers, consumers, governments, and academic institutions.

Smart Energy Control Systems for Sustainable Buildings features eleven chapters authored by international experts, based on enhanced conference papers from the Sustainability and Energy in Buildings International conference series. This comprehensive resource is valuable for university staff, students, and industry practitioners seeking to understand the intersection of energy systems and sustainable building practices.