Reviews the fundamental issues and applied science, engineering and technology that will enable all cities to achieve a greater level of metropolitan sustainability, and assist nations in meeting the needs of their growing urban populations.
With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and aesthetically-pleasing finishes achieved in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices for sustainable, low-energy building. This title provides an exploration of materials and techn…
Energy Efficiency: Towards the End of Demand Growth is a detailed guide to new energy efficiency technologies and policy frameworks affecting the profitability of efficiency projects. The contributions drawn together by F.P. Sioshansi feature insights from recognized thought lea…
This book is the considered the first to describe sensor-oriented energy harvesting issues. Its content is derived from the author's research on the development of a truly self-autonomous and sustainable energy harvesting wireless sensor network (EH-WSN). This network harvests e…
"This book discusses various Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications concerning smart buildings. It includes how renewable energy sources are integrated into smart buildings using suitable power- electronic devices. Deployment of advanced technologies with moni…
Introduction : why green and soft? -- Theoretical framework towards green networks -- Green and soft network design -- Energy-efficient signalling design and resource management -- Software defined air interface (SDAI) for a greener network -- Energy saving solutions and practic…
This book reports on the developments of the bipedal walking robot Lucy. Special about it is that the biped is not actuated with the classical electrical drives but with pleated pneumatic artificial muscles. In an antagonistic setup of such muscles both the torque and the compli…