Design Strategies for Efficient and Sustainable Building Facilities

González-Lezcano, Roberto Alonso · Sansaniwal, Sunil Kumar

Aug 2024 · IGI Global

About this ebook

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.

About the author

Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano Accredited as Full Professor by AQU-Catalunya (March 2023). Tenured Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design, area of Building Systems, within the Institute of Technology of Universidad CEU San Pablo. Coordinator of the subjects Building Systems as well as Electrical and Lighting systems. Professor Accredited by ANECA in the figures of Tenured Professor. Two six-year research period by CNEAI (last period 2016-2021). Coordinator of the post-graduate degree of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Buildings and Coordinator of the Laboratory of Building Systems within Universidad CEU San Pablo. Coordinator of line 2: Innovation, Construction and Technology, in the Doctoral Program of Composition, History and Techniques in Architecture and Urbanism. Extraordinary Doctorate Award. San Pablo CEU University. 57 impact articles in the last 5 years. H Index:17. Editor of 8 JCR-indexed journals (140 edited articles, indexed in the JCR). Principal Investigator of the ARIE Group: Architecture, Efficient Installations. CEU San Pablo University.

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. [Editor]