Description:
This book bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in the field of smart building energy management. With a structure that offers a blend of theoretical concepts, practical implementations, and case studies, the book is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers, practitioners, and students. It navigates through control strategies, meta-heuristic approaches, intelligent controller designs, and the balancing of energy efficiency with occupant comfort, all underpinned by both academic research and industry practices. Specific pedagogical examples involving Python(TM) have been used within the book to aid the understanding of certain concepts, in addition to a chapter dedicated to EnergyPlus(TM).