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This book covers different aspects of energy sustainability in residential buildings and neighborhoods, starting from the construction and design aspects, and moving on to HVAC systems and lighting, and the applications, harvesting, use and storage of renewable energy. The volume focuses on smart and sustainable use of energy, discussing both the technological advancements and the economic, social and environmental impacts. Novel approaches to recycling of waste and materials in the context of residential buildings are also presented. This volume will be of interest to researchers and policy makers working in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable design and city planning.

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Introduction to Energy Sustainability -- Energy Sustainability Implementation -- 1 Sustainable Construction Practices in West African Countries -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Sustainable Construction -- 1.3 Challenges and Barriers to Sustainable Construction in West Africa -- 1.3.1 Resistance to New Technologies -- 1.3.2 Rules of Competition and Tendering Processes -- 1.3.3 Lack of Functioning Value Chains -- 1.3.4 Possibilities to Apply Integrated Design Team -- 1.3.5 Lack of Demand -- 1.4 Drivers and Enablers of Sustainable Construction in West Africa -- 1.5 Gaps and Neglected Issues in Sustainable Construction in West Africa -- 1.5.1 Security of Lives and Properties -- 1.5.2 Culture -- 1.5.3 Technology -- 1.5.4 Green and Fair Economy -- 1.6 Conclusion and Recommendation -- References -- 2 Modelling the Influence of Urban Planning on the Financial and Environmental Impact of Neighbourhoods -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Methods -- 2.2.1 Integrated Life Cycle Approach -- 2.2.1.1 Life Cycle Costing (LCC) -- 2.2.1.2 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (E-LCA) -- 2.2.2 Element Method for Cost Control -- 2.2.3 Assessment of Neighbourhood Impact Drivers -- 2.2.3.1 Material Use -- 2.2.3.2 Operational Energy Use -- 2.2.3.3 Operational Water Use -- 2.2.3.4 Primary Land Use -- 2.2.3.5 User Transport -- 2.2.4 Schematic Neighbourhood Models -- 2.3 Results -- 2.3.1 Influence of the Urban Form and Built Density -- 2.3.1.1 Environmental Impact -- 2.3.1.2 Financial Impact -- 2.3.2 Influence of the Neighbourhood Location -- 2.4 Conclusions -- 2.4.1 Main Results and Conclusions -- 2.4.2 Further Research -- References -- 3 Achieving Energy Efficiency in Urban Residential Buildings in Vietnam: High-tech or Low-tech? -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.1.1 Urbanisation.