Active House: Smart Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Feifer, Lone (Συγγραφέας, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Imperadori, Marco (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Salvalai, Graziano (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Brambilla, Arianna (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Brunone, Federica (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2018.
• Σειρά: PoliMI SpringerBriefs,
• Θέματα: Sustainable architecture.; Building construction.; Sustainable development.; Buildings-Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Energy efficiency.; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.; Building Physics, HVAC.; Sustainable Development.; Building Construction and Design.; Energy Efficiency.

 The book provides an overview of the Active House (AH) vision, intended as a building design method "beyond" the passive approach for buildings of the future that will be more and more connected, smart and innovative. It offers a novel philosophical design approach in which buildings, new or renovated, are in balance with natural, renewable energies and become "concentrators-distributors" of energies instead of being consumers of resources. The book is composed of five chapters, providing information on fundamental aspects of innovations toward resource-efficient buildings, as well as case studies presenting the concept in practice. It demonstrates that a completely new design approach is possible, and that a turning point has been reached. Lastly, it shows how the AH Alliance, along with designers, institutions, industries and academies, is bringing a breath of fresh air to the world of construction. 

 What is an Active House? A new vision beyond 2020 -- A new paradigm for holistic design: Active House prototypes at Politecnico di Milano -- A reflection on Active House in warm climates -- nZEB and AH: a case study for residential buildings in Northern Italy -- Relevant case studies: a benchmark for future design.