{"product_id":"start-up-creation-fernando-pacheco-torgal-9780081005460","title":"Start-Up Creation: The Smart Eco-Efficient Built Environment","description":"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart-Up Creation: The Smart Eco-efficient Built Environment provides a state-of-the-art review on high-technology applications and explains how these can be applied to improve the eco-efficiency of the built environment. Divided into four main parts, the book explains the key factors behind successful startup companies that grow from university research, including the development of a business plan, the importance of intellectual property, necessary entrepreneurial skills, and innovative thinking. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Two presents the latest research findings on nano and bio-based technologies and their application and use to the energy efficiency of the built environment. Part Three focuses on the use of genetic algorithms, Big Data, and the Internet of Things applications. Finally, the book ends with an entire section dedicated to App development using selected case studies that illustrate their application and use for monitoring building energy-efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e F. Pacheco-Torgal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0081005466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780081005460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Woodhead Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.20d","brand":"F. Pacheco-Torgal","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44056619745535,"sku":"9780081005460","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0839be72-0e3e-4875-920e-2cd21582c96a.jpg?v=1685042321","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/start-up-creation-fernando-pacheco-torgal-9780081005460","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}