Data-driven Analytics for Sustainable Buildings and Cities: From Theory to Application

This book explores the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary fields of energy systems, occupant behavior, thermal comfort, air quality, and economic modeling across building, community, and city levels, using data analytical approaches to understand the complex interplay of heating, cooling, ventilation, and power systems. It aims to accelerate sustainability and improve the liveability of both built and urban environments, appealing to a broad readership with expertise in data analysis, energy systems, the built environment, and urban planning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realms of energy systems, occupant behavior, thermal comfort, air quality, and economic modeling, spanning multiple levels of buildings, communities, and cities. Through a diverse range of data analytical approaches, it sheds light on the complex interplay between heating, cooling, ventilation, and power systems in diverse processes, including design, renovation, and operation. By examining the dynamics of buildings, communities, and cities, this book highlights the significance of understanding the interactions between these systems in achieving sustainable outcomes.

Classical statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are employed to analyze various building and urban components and systems, providing valuable insights into their performance and characteristics. The knowledge gained from this book empowers individuals to contribute to the acceleration of societal sustainability, which in turn holds the potential for positive advancements in the liveability of both built and urban environments through data-driven analysis.

With a broad readership in mind, this book specifically caters to individuals with expertise and knowledge in data analysis, energy systems, built environments, and urban planning. It appeals to researchers, graduate students, data scientists, engineers, consultants, urban scientists, investors, and policymakers who are interested in exploring energy flexibility, building/city resilience, and achieving climate neutrality. By presenting a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective, this book serves as a valuable resource for advancing the field of energy systems and urban planning.

Weight: 868g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811627804
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021