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Achieving Sustainability, Energy Savings, and Occupant Comfort

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dc.creatorFisher, D.
dc.creatorBristow, G.
dc.date.accessioned2010-06-08T17:41:40Z
dc.date.available2010-06-08T17:41:40Z
dc.date.issued2009-11
dc.description.abstractSustainability, energy savings, and occupant comfort are not mutually exclusive objectives, as buildings can be designed that incorporate all of these features. Sustainability is often defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Reducing the demand for energy produced from depletable resources and generating energy from renewable sources leaves more resources available for future use. Therefore, energy savings and sustainability go hand in hand. Occupant comfort can be maintained in conjunction with energy savings, and some sustainable practices enhance comfort. Properly planned and implemented construction programs can help ensure efficiently operating systems, reducing the consumption of valuable resources, while providing an acceptable indoor environment. The authors have more than 30 years combined experience working with Texas schools in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering and design as well as energy management.en
dc.identifier.otherESL-IC-09-11-33
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/90862
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherEnergy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
dc.subjectSustainabilityen
dc.subjectEnergy Efficiencyen
dc.subjectOccupant Comforten
dc.subjectBuilding Designen
dc.titleAchieving Sustainability, Energy Savings, and Occupant Comforten
dc.typePresentationen

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