Fundamentals of Building Performance Simulation, Second Edition pares the theory and practice of a multi-disciplinary field to the essentials for classroom learning and real-world applications. Authored by a veteran educator and researcher, this textbook equips students and emerging and established professionals in engineering and architecture to predict and optimize building energy use. It employs an innovative pedagogical approach, introducing new concepts and skills through previously mastered ones and deepening understanding of familiar themes by means of new material. Covering topics from indoor airflow to the effects of the weather to HVAC systems, the book’s 25 chapters empower learners to: * Understand the models and assumptions underlying BPS tools * Compare models, simulations, and modelling tools and make appropriate selections * Recognize the effects of modelling choices and input data on simulation predictionsEach subject is introduced without reference to particular
