Managing Energy Use in Modern Buildings - Case Studies in Conservation Practice

Ten case studies of buildings from 1931 to 1969 offer lessons for improving energy consumption and thermal comfort while conserving historic materials and features. The Conserving Modern Heritage series provides well-vetted cased studies by architects, engineers, conservators, scholars, and allied professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2021
Publisher: Getty Trust Publications

This comprehensive collection of ten case studies delves into the intricate challenges associated with enhancing energy consumption and thermal comfort in modern buildings constructed between 1931 and 1969. These buildings, spanning a global spectrum and exhibiting a wide range of types, styles, and sizes, include notable examples such as the Shulman House, a modest residential property in Los Angeles, the TD Bank Tower, a towering skyscraper complex in Toronto, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, a cultural hub in Lisbon, and the Van Nelle Factory, which is now an office building in Rotterdam. Through innovative and thoughtful approaches, the case studies explore enhancements to systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, and controls. They offer valuable insights by showcasing best practices in conservation, demonstrating strategies to minimize carbon footprints, preserve historic materials and features, and incorporate renewable energy sources, all in adherence to energy codes and green-building rating systems. Authored by architects, engineers, conservators, scholars, and allied professionals, the Conserving Modern Heritage series, initiated in 2019, presents meticulously researched case studies that shed light on the complexities of preserving twentieth-century heritage.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 216 x 269 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781606066973