Patrick Salagnac, La Rochelle University, France.
Jean-Luc Faure, La Rochelle University, France.
ISBN : 9781789452198
Publication Date : December 2025
Hardcover 294 pp
165.00 USD
Co-publisher
The aim of this book is to present the fundamental principles of energy efficiency in construction. It is aimed at professionals, as well as masters’ and engineering school students working in the field of building energy.
Volume 1 covers the building context and issues, the building envelope and how to improve it using innovative materials and construction techniques, ventilation and lighting.
Volume 2 is devoted to heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water production and centralized building management. The aim is to present more sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.
Through these different aspects, the ambition of this book is to give the reader the tools and best practices to design, renovate or manage buildings, and thus ensure the comfort of occupants while reducing the impact on the environment.
1. Context and Issues.
2. Building Envelope.
3. Ventilation.
4. Lighting and Electrical Equipment.
Patrick Salagnac is Professor of Heat Transfer and Building Energy at La Rochelle University, France, where he teaches heat transfer and building energy. His research focuses on building envelope optimization, passive cooling and energy production systems.
Jean-Luc Faure is Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at La Rochelle University, France. His research focuses on the design, dimensioning, control and management of high-efficiency energy systems using centralized technical management tools.
