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How smart home systems can support the achievement of the performance levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes

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Author:   Alison Nicholl ,  Mike Perry
Publisher:   IHS BRE Press
Imprint:   IHS BRE Press
Volume:   506
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.144kg
ISBN:  

9781848061125

ISBN 10:   1848061129
Pages:   26
Publication Date:   20 November 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. The Code for Sustainable Homes: Dwelling emission rate, Building fabric, Internal lighting, Drying space, Energy-labelled white goods, External lighting, Low- or zero-carbon technologies, Home office, Internal potable water, External potable water, Daylighting, Lifetime homes, Home user guide, Secured by design 3. What is a smart home? 4. Smart home systems and the Code: Thermal comfort, Water, Communications and entertainment, Safety and security, Lighting, Health and wellbeing, Smart metering, Protecting the building fabric 5. Community applications 6. Extending smart homes into housing refurbishment 7. Case studies: Integer Alpine Close Development, Maidenhead; KNX controls in Switzerland; BASF House, University of Nottingham; An 18th century cottage, Derbyshire; Hidden Streams, Sussex; Westlea Housing Association, Cherhill; Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Lyng Estate; Residential buildings in Singapore; Places for People Group, Milton Keynes; First Choice Homes, Oldham; Ayrshire Housing Association sheltered housing References.

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