Vertika Srivastav

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Building Energy Performance deals with integration of technology & assessment of green buildings. It also deals with interaction between buildings & environment at an urban scale. Buildings with low energy use are a social and economic imperative for India and other tropical regions. Energy use largely determines the environmental footprint of a building over its life span. Research, policy and practice are making building energy performance an area of intellectual and professional growth. India and other tropical regions are experiencing an unprecedented economic growth and environmental concerns. Regulations, green building rating systems, and owners’ preferences have created a demand for building energy professionals.  The course allows one to understand the behavior of buildings with respect to its surroundings & climate. Concepts of heat loss/gain through various components of a building & their overall impact on building loads are also covered.