High-Performance Buildings A Guide for Owners and Managers

This book provides a blueprint for action for readers making decisions about how to improve the energy efficiency and performance of new or existing buildings. Suitable for both seasoned veterans and new managers, it takes an objective and orderly approach to what is often a complex, costly, and time-consuming process. The book presents fundamental principles illustrated with case studies. It thoroughly covers the topics in a concise, technically accurate way. The book is designed for architects, engineers, and construction managers.

LIGHTING SYSTEMS DESIGNHow to Design a Lighting System. Selection Criteria for Lighting Energy ManagementPractical Selection of Fluorescent Lamps with Emphasis on Efficiency and ColorIdeal Task LightingEfficient and Effective Lighting DesignLIGHTING CONTROL CONSIDERATIONSReview of Lighting Control Equipment and ApplicationsEnergy vs. Quality of LightREFLECTORSFluorescent Reflectors: The Main ConsiderationsSpecular Retrofit Reflectors for Fluorescent TroffersBALLAST SELECTIONMatching Fluorescent Lamps and Solid StateBallasts to Maximize Energy SavingsNATURAL DAYLIGHTINGNatural Daylighting - An Energy AnalysisWindows and DaylightingWIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROLWireless Lighting Controls in Parking GaragesEnergy Savings with Zigbee Wireless in ChinaCASE STUDIESMesopic Outdoor LightingAssessment of the Lighting Systems for the Oil Sector Complex Building in Kuwait-Before and After CommissioningIntelligent LightingNew Lighting Technologies Demonstsrated at Defense CommissariesInnovative Lighting Contest: Small Actions Add up to Big Savings in SchoolsIndex

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