Platform for discussion of theory on building performance

The term 'building performance' is used frequently by many, yet few people can provide a good definition of the concept. This website is dedicated to the discussion of this subject, and hopes to contribute to a generally accepted theory of building performance and its analysis. It provides a communication hub in support of the book on Building Performance Analysis published by Wiley in 2018 and for discussing the many aspects of building performance. The content of the page and book is based on over 20 years of research and teaching on the subject and related fields by the author.

Particular interest are:

definition of the concept of building performance
approaches for the quantification of building performance
study of the contribution that building performance analysis may make to better design, construction and operation of buildings
the interaction between the field of building performance analysis and adjacent disciplines.

The platform offers background information on the Building Performance Analysis book, a building performance blog, an overview of various building performance aspects, a listing of recommended reading on the subject, book reviews, and relevant links that point to further information. It also includes a page with information for those who want to study the subject through an academic course.

Book Promotion Contest now closed and winners are announced. Clik here for more details, or visit the sub-page 'Book: Building Performance Analysis' and take it from there.

Updates/news:

Added a new page on various relevant conferences and workshops on 18/07/2019

Udated and added various links on 18/07/2019

Blog entry added on 11/07/2019

Blog entry added on 31/05/2019

Book promotion contest: winners announced

Book Promotion Contest closed per 24/04/2019. Winner to be announced per 08 May 2019.

ew blog entry added on 13/03/2019

New blog entry added on 26/03/2019

Book Promotion Contest opened on 12/03/2019.

Added a sub-page with book Errata on 04/03/2019

Table of contents moved to own sub-page; overview of building performance aspects upated on 03/03/2019

hree book reviews added; merged the about and disclaimer pages on 02/03/2019

New blog entry and book review added on 27/02/2019

Two new book reviews added on 23/02/2019

Previous part-book review updated and completed on 19/02/2019

New blog entry added on 14/02/2019

New blog entry added on 01/02/2019

New book review added on 01/02/2019

New book review added on 25/01/2019

New blog and book reviews added on 19/01/2019