Climate change and sustainability have risen to the top of the political and technical agendas across the world.

With buildings using between 40% and 60% of all energy in most developed countries, there is an urgent need for improved knowledge of the principles involved in modelling energy in buildings to both build confidence amongst designers and to offer a broad perspective of the potential of new technologies.

Modelling methods for energy in buildings reviews the various state-of-the-art methods for modelling energy exchange and fluid flow problems in buildings – whether they be the high-tech commercial buildings or simpler, naturally ventilated and residential accommodation. This book will offer specialist knowledge, understanding and confidence needed for the applications of this developing field of modelling. It will also bridge the theory/practice gap and enable practitioners to understand what goes on behind commercial program codes. The book provides procedures and ‘recipes’ for researchers, students and practitioners engaged in modelling. Modelling methods for energy in buildings (ISBN 0632 05936 2) is published by Blackwell and costs £69.50.

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