Green Buildings--A Detailed Technology Analysis

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Overview and Methodology

• Research Overview
• Research Methodology

Key Research Findings

• Emerging Technologies
• Noteworthy Applications

2. TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEW POINT

Technology Primer

• Green Buildings--An Outlook
• Green Buildings--Application Scenario

Drivers and Challenges

• Drivers
• Challenges

3. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN RESEARCH

North America

• Water Proofing and Corrosion Resistant Concrete Admixtures
• Low-VOC Cement Plasters with High-Abuse Resistance
• AdSem Provides Low-Cost; Reliable; Versatile Thermistors for Energy Reduction
• Non-VOC Adhesive for Building Material Materials
• Nanostructure Thin-Films for Solar Cells

Rest of the World

• Self-Powered Wireless Controls for Building Energy Management
• SenseAir Sensors for Effective HVAC Use
• VOC Sensing Using Microsensors
• Silicon Thin-Films Production with Uniform Crystallinity

4. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND KEY TECHNOLOGIES

Technology Adoption Factors

• Technology Analysis of HVACs
• Technology Analysis of BEMs
• Technology Analysis of Building Windows
• Technology Analysis of BIPVs

Future Trends

• Future Trends and Road Map
• Analyst Insights

5. PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Patents

• Patents on Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
• Patents on Building Energy Management Systems
• Patents from other Green Building Technologies

Database of Key Industry Participants

• Companies
• Universities and Research Institutes

6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES

Database Tables

• Value of New Construction--USA (2003 to 2013)
• Total Electricity Generation--World (2004 to 2014)
• Total Electricity Generation--Fuel-Wise--World (2002 to 2012)
• Net Electricity Consumption--World (2002 to 2012)
• Spending on Retail Building Renovation and Repair--USA (2002 to 2012)
• CO2 Emissions--North America (1999 to 2009)
• Total Electricity Installed Capacity--North America (2004 to 2014)