Integrative Approach to Comprehensive Building Renovations. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Vesna Žegarac Leskovar and Miroslav Premrov.
• Authors: Leskovar, Vesna Žegarac; Premrov, Miroslav
• Contents: Intro; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Why Researching the Topic of Building Renovation?; 1.2 Definition of the Term "Renovation"; 1.3 The Content of the Book; References; 2 Classification of Renovation Approaches; 2.1 Renovation Measures and Their Impact on the Building Quality; 2.2 Approaches to Building Renovation According to the Intensity and Scope of Interventions; 2.3 Approaches to Building Renovation According to the Main Priorities; 2.3.1 Minor Renewal Works; 2.3.2 Approaches Within the Context of the Treatment of Historic Buildings; 2.3.2.1 Preservation 2.3.2.2 Rehabilitation2.3.2.3 Restoration; 2.3.2.4 Reconstruction; 2.3.3 Renovation Approaches Targeting Particular Improvement of the Building State and Performance; 2.3.3.1 Energy Efficiency Renovation; 2.3.3.2 Structural Renovation; 2.3.3.3 Improvement of IEQ Parameters Influencing Users' Health and Well-being; 2.3.4 Renovation Approaches Concerning the Building Use; 2.3.4.1 Functional Renovation-Rehabilitation with Retention of the Building Use; 2.3.4.2 Functional Renovation-Building Extension; 2.3.4.3 Functional Renovation-Conversion of the Building Use; 2.4 Conclusion; References 3 Renovation Process Methodology3.1 Basis of Energy Flows in Buildings; 3.1.1 Energy Demand for Heating and Cooling; 3.1.2 Influence of the Building Shape on the Energy Demand; 3.1.3 Passive and Active Design Strategies; 3.1.4 Effective Building Thermal Transmittance; 3.2 Steps of Building Energy-Efficient Renovation; 3.2.1 Improvement of the Building Envelope Thermal Performance; 3.2.2 Replacement of Windows; 3.2.3 Enlargement of Glazing Areas in the Building Envelope; 3.2.4 Installation of the Heat Recovery Ventilation System; 3.2.5 Attic Extension with a Structural Upgrade Module 4.1.2.3 Component ScaleRenewal of the Building Thermal Envelope; Renewal or Addition of Active Technical Systems; Building Extension; 4.2 State of the Art-Structural Renovation; 4.2.1 Strengthening of Floor Elements; 4.2.1.1 Types of Old Timber Floors; 4.2.1.2 Out-of-Plane Bending Stiffness Strengthening; 4.2.1.3 In-Plane Stiffness Floor Strengthening; 4.2.2 Strengthening of Wall Elements; 4.2.2.1 Strengthening of Masonry Wall Elements; 4.2.2.2 Strengthening of Timber-Framed Wall Elements; 4.2.3 Structural Upgrade Module; 4.3 Research-Energy Efficiency Renovation
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 690.24; Buildings -- Repair and reconstruction; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030114763; 3030114767
• Related ISBNs: 9783030114756; 3030114759
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 21, 2019).; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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