Sustainable retrofitting of commercial buildings. Cool climates. Cool climates

"Whilst sustainability is already an important driver in the new building sector, this book explores how those involved in refurbishment of commercial building are moving this agenda forward. It includes chapters by developers, surveyors, cost consultants, architects, building physicists and other players, on the role they each can play in enabling refurbishment to be commercially, environmentally and socially sustainable. Case studies from northern climates show real examples of different building types, ages and uses and will demonstrate what action has been taken to create more sustainable buildings. The chapters raise and discuss all the relevant issues that need to be considered in retrofitting decision making. Changing standards, planning, process management, financing, technical issues, site organisation, commissioning and subsequent building management are all considered. The book demonstrates that buildings can be made comfortable to occupy, easy to manage and low in energy demand and environmental impact"--Provided by publisher. Provided by publisher Content: Designing for new uses, standards, and requirements in the 21st century / John Davies -- Value as a driver for sustainable refurbishment of commercial buildings : a European perspective / Ursula Hartenburger -- Resilience to a changing climate / Bill Gething -- Making sustainable refurbishment of existing buildings financially viable / Nigel Addy -- The current energy performance of commercial buildings in northern climates. Europe / Dan Staniaszek -- Effecting design processes and practices for sustainable refurbishment / Lizi Cushen -- Retrofitting for comfort and indoor environmental quality / Nick Baker -- Energy efficient principles and technologies for retrofitting / Simon Burton -- The importance of facade design / David Richards -- Environmental assessment rating schemes / Simon Burton -- Energy and comfort modelling tools / Dr Ljubomir Jankovic -- Water, waste, materials, and landscape / Paul Appleby -- On-site construction / Paul Appleby -- Integrating design and use : the ''soft landings'' philosophy / Simon Burton -- Case studies. Abstract: ''Whilst sustainability is already an important driver in the new building sector, this book explores how those involved in refurbishment of commercial building are moving this agenda forward. It includes chapters by developers, surveyors, cost consultants, architects, building physicists and other players, on the role they each can play in enabling refurbishment to be commercially, environmentally and socially sustainable. Case studies from northern climates show real examples of different building types, ages and uses and will demonstrate what action has been taken to create more sustainable buildings.The chapters raise and discuss all the relevant issues that need to be considered in retrofitting decision making. Changing standards, planning, process management, financing, technical issues, site organisation, commissioning and subsequent building management are all considered. The book demonstrates that buildings can be made comfortable to occupy, easy to manage and low in energy demand and environmental impact''