Green Energy Audit of Buildings [electronic resource] : A guide for a sustainable energy audit of buildings / by Giuliano Dall’O’.

1.Introduction -- PART 1. Methodologies -- 2.Green Energy Audit, general aspects -- 3.Application of the methodology -- 4.Acquisition of basic information -- 5.Survey instrumentation and methods -- 6.Infrared Audit -- 7.Evaluation of the performance improvement -- 8.Definition of the Green Energy Plan -- PART. Tools -- 9.Green Energy Audit versus LEED® Protocols -- 10.Economic assessment of the retrofit actions -- 11.Contractual issues -- 12.Comfort and well-being of occupants -- 13.Retrofit measure sheets.

Energy audits have multiple goals including reducing energy consumption, managing costs and environmental impact. Improving the energy performance of existing buildings through energy retrofit measures is a great opportunity for developing sustainability in our structures and developing a green building economy. Green Energy Audit of Buildings considers this opportunity with a new and modern interpretation of the classic methodologies.   This comprehensive guide to green energy audits integrates energy audit and LEED®  methodologies to focus on energy and environment as strategic elements. In addition to these methodologies, Green Energy Audit of Buildings includes 45 check-list for field surveys and 120 technical sheets of possible energy retrofit actions that can be applied to existing real-world cases.   Covering both the technical and economical points of view, Green Energy Audit of Buildings provides a comprehensive understanding and method for analyzing buildings and facilities in order to promote sustainability. Engineers, architects, energy assessors and managers in charge of building maintenance will all find this a key reference as well as lecturers, students and researchers looking to develop their understanding of sustainable buildings.