Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy Efficiency of Buildings in India and China - Nova Science

Explore the massive shifts in global construction and energy needs with this detailed analysis of building efficiency in India and China. As India undergoes an unprecedented construction boom, with projections to add 35 billion m2 of new buildings by 2050, understanding energy consumption is vital. Currently, buildings account for 35% of total final energy consumption in India, and this usage is growing at an 8% annual rate. This book also examines the massive scale of development in China. China is set to account for nearly half of all new construction globally in the coming decade. With Chinese rural building floorspace matching the total U.S. residential footprint and energy consumption increasing by over 40%, the scale of the challenge is clear. This text provides essential data and analysis for those studying the intersection of energy science, engineering, and urban development in the world's fastest-growing markets.