[audiobook] Co-Designers: Cultures of Computer Simulation in Architecture by Yanni Loukissas at Arts-Photography

Description

ENERGY EFFICIENCY uses an applied scientific methodology and case studies to demonstrate and support: The need for the U.S. and the world to commit to energy and resource efficiency as the central goal in investing in electric; heat; and cooling infrastructure; the huge economic opportunity for using the inefficiency built into 20th century energy supply systems; especially; electric; to pay for the upgrades; replacements; and new production and distribution systems of the 21st century; the importance of adopting a standard; web-based energy infrastructure investment decision-making and risk management tool that will serve as a communication medium for all stakeholders to evaluate and compare energy infrastructure investment options and manage investment risks; expansions of the U.S. lsquo;smartrsquo; grid investment to include evaluation and risk management of energy systems infrastructure investments not just electricity operations; the need to adopt a lsquo;frameworkrsquo; for utilities; energy service companies; and customers to work together to close business deals; communicate and manage risks; and realize profits.