Description
Despite the growing emphasis on energy efficiency in building design, our indoor environments often fall short of providing optimal conditions for health and well-being. Indoor air quality, temperature, and lighting levels play crucial roles in occupant health, yet they are frequently overlooked in building practices. This oversight leads to environments that can harm health, contributing to respiratory problems, allergies, and reduced productivity.
Design Strategies for Efficient and Sustainable Building Facilities offers a comprehensive solution. We delve into recent advances in building design, construction, and operation that prioritize energy efficiency and occupant health. By incorporating intelligent sensors, automation systems, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, buildings can be transformed into healthy, sustainable spaces that promote well-being. This book is tailored for researchers, professionals, university professors, and master's and doctoral students who seek to advance sustainable building practices.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano (Ed.)
Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano
Full Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design, area of Building Systems, within the Institute of Technology of Universidad CEU San Pablo. His research focuses on energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and building systems. He is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide in his field according to the Stanford–Elsevier TopSciNet ranking. He serves as Director of the Master’s Program in Energy Efficiency and Building Systems and coordinates a doctoral research line in innovation and construction technology. He is also Principal Investigator of the ARIE Research Group. He has received the Ángel Herrera Award for Best Research in Architecture and Engineering twice. His academic output includes more than 200 publications, numerous indexed books, and extensive editorial experience in JCR journals. He maintains a strong h-index across major databases and has contributed significantly to advancing sustainable and healthy building design.
Sunil Sansaniwal (Ed.)
Sunil K. Sansaniwal brings extensive experience in research and academia within the energy and environment sector. His work is centered on fostering a sustainable built environment, with expertise spanning sustainable cooling, energy efficiency, clean energy adoption, indoor environmental quality and policy advocacy. Dr. Sansaniwal earned his Ph.D. with a focus on enhancing indoor environmental quality through occupants' adaptive actions in buildings. He is also a qualified Mechanical Engineer and a certified Energy Professional, further solidifying his technical expertise in the field. Throughout his career, Dr. Sansaniwal has received several awards and recognitions from prestigious organizations worldwide, underscoring his contributions to the field. His exceptional science communication skills have garnered affiliations with various international journals, where he has served in multiple capacities. He has authored numerous research articles, which have accumulated significant citations, reflecting the impact and reach of his work. Dr. Sansaniwal has played a pivotal role in several high-profile research projects aimed at improving sectorial energy efficiency, reducing building energy demand and advancing sustainable cooling technologies. Currently, Dr. Sansaniwal is associated with The Energy and Resources Institute in New Delhi, India. In this role, he continues to make significant contributions to the field, driving forward innovative solutions and promoting sustainable practices within the energy and environment sectors.