A market overview of erected low-energy buildings in Sweden
... needs to be delivered to the building (often called “purchased energy”), in normal use and during a normal year, for heating, comfort cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity for operation of the building’s services systems. This means that the delivered electricity for buildings heated with hea ...
... needs to be delivered to the building (often called “purchased energy”), in normal use and during a normal year, for heating, comfort cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity for operation of the building’s services systems. This means that the delivered electricity for buildings heated with hea ...
condensation
... is the number of air changes of the room/building (ac/h) V is the volume of the room (m3) ΔT is the difference between the inside and the external temperature (°C). The values for the specific heat capacity of air (cV) and the number of seconds in an hour (3600) can be combined together to give the ...
... is the number of air changes of the room/building (ac/h) V is the volume of the room (m3) ΔT is the difference between the inside and the external temperature (°C). The values for the specific heat capacity of air (cV) and the number of seconds in an hour (3600) can be combined together to give the ...
Sustainable Design of Wind-catcher of an Earth-to-Air
... Abstract— The study provides a new design for passive cooling system using Wind-catcher of an earth-to-air heat exchanger (WEAHE). Increase space Wind-catcher and supply Natural lighting, Performs part of Wind-catcher into the earth. To take advantage of underground water to moisten the air movement ...
... Abstract— The study provides a new design for passive cooling system using Wind-catcher of an earth-to-air heat exchanger (WEAHE). Increase space Wind-catcher and supply Natural lighting, Performs part of Wind-catcher into the earth. To take advantage of underground water to moisten the air movement ...
HOUSING IN HOSTILE PLACES
... 1999). The spaces constructed in traditional architecture are specifically tailored to respect and incorporate social and cultural contexts, as ...
... 1999). The spaces constructed in traditional architecture are specifically tailored to respect and incorporate social and cultural contexts, as ...
measurement of thermal performance of building envelope
... 2. Average SF for walls is calculated for the four principal directions ...
... 2. Average SF for walls is calculated for the four principal directions ...
Why Houses Need Mechanical Ventilation Systems
... The system would be able to deliver enough outdoor air to meet the probable maximum needs of the household. It would also be capable of modulating delivery so that it did not deliver more outdoor air than required at times of reduced need. A system that does not have this capability is likely to pro ...
... The system would be able to deliver enough outdoor air to meet the probable maximum needs of the household. It would also be capable of modulating delivery so that it did not deliver more outdoor air than required at times of reduced need. A system that does not have this capability is likely to pro ...
History of Passive Solar Energy - University of North Carolina
... how to categorize passive systems used for this type of solar energy. While there are specific techniques and systems that use the sun’s energy in a passive way, they are all defined as being either direct gain, indirect gain, or isolated gain. Direct gain is the simplest application of passive sola ...
... how to categorize passive systems used for this type of solar energy. While there are specific techniques and systems that use the sun’s energy in a passive way, they are all defined as being either direct gain, indirect gain, or isolated gain. Direct gain is the simplest application of passive sola ...
Sustainable Recommendations for the Faculty of technology of the
... In the afternoon there is more ventilation and humidity sensation. The measures demonstrated that the internal temperatures are within the limits of thermal comfort in the early morning. In the afternoon, however, it reaches 30ºC, which is still lower than the outside temperatures. The surface tempe ...
... In the afternoon there is more ventilation and humidity sensation. The measures demonstrated that the internal temperatures are within the limits of thermal comfort in the early morning. In the afternoon, however, it reaches 30ºC, which is still lower than the outside temperatures. The surface tempe ...
MED in Italy - Solar Decathlon Europe
... The interiors present the same contrast between tradition and innovation, low tech and high tech of the architectural design. Besides it is important to underline that the house architecture points at the recovery of ancient building tradition. The competition requirements ask the possibility not on ...
... The interiors present the same contrast between tradition and innovation, low tech and high tech of the architectural design. Besides it is important to underline that the house architecture points at the recovery of ancient building tradition. The competition requirements ask the possibility not on ...
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... Patricia District School Board’s schools in Dryden, Ontario. A new school would need to be built. An added consideration was the changing student demographic in the area. After extensive programming and population projection analysis, Open Roads School (at the time named “The New Dryden K-8”) began ...
... Patricia District School Board’s schools in Dryden, Ontario. A new school would need to be built. An added consideration was the changing student demographic in the area. After extensive programming and population projection analysis, Open Roads School (at the time named “The New Dryden K-8”) began ...
energygauge usa
... interaction of duct air distribution systems and their location (attic, interior, crawlspace, basement). Past research, both at FSEC and other energy research laboratories around the United States, has shown the large importance of duct leakage and duct heat transfer from unconditioned spaces in whi ...
... interaction of duct air distribution systems and their location (attic, interior, crawlspace, basement). Past research, both at FSEC and other energy research laboratories around the United States, has shown the large importance of duct leakage and duct heat transfer from unconditioned spaces in whi ...
Menara Mesiniaga
... continent of North America; this is LEED. Last year in 2003, the U.S. saw its first environmentally conscious high-rise building that received Platinum LEED rating. But more than a decade ago, before any ‘certified’ buildings, before any certification system, there was a commercial skyscraper in Mal ...
... continent of North America; this is LEED. Last year in 2003, the U.S. saw its first environmentally conscious high-rise building that received Platinum LEED rating. But more than a decade ago, before any ‘certified’ buildings, before any certification system, there was a commercial skyscraper in Mal ...
Sustainable residential building issues in urban heat islands
... The measure of a surface’s reflectivity is called albedo. Albedo is the fraction of sunshine (shortwave radiation) reflected from any surface on the earth back into space (Brown and Gillespie, 1995). A light meter is used as a device to measure the amount of light with scale and the unit of light is ...
... The measure of a surface’s reflectivity is called albedo. Albedo is the fraction of sunshine (shortwave radiation) reflected from any surface on the earth back into space (Brown and Gillespie, 1995). A light meter is used as a device to measure the amount of light with scale and the unit of light is ...
Solar passive design – combining orientation, thermal mass and
... Solar passive design requires sunlight to enter a building in order to be useful. This is called solar access. Sunlight that hits external walls is of little benefit, even if it strikes a thermal mass material like brick, because that brick is outside the building envelope and has insulation between ...
... Solar passive design requires sunlight to enter a building in order to be useful. This is called solar access. Sunlight that hits external walls is of little benefit, even if it strikes a thermal mass material like brick, because that brick is outside the building envelope and has insulation between ...
Sustainable Energy Resource Buildings: Some Relevant
... equipment can thus be completely avoided in buildings of this type. In hot-wet tropical climates in sub-equatorial rainforests in southern Nigeria high temperatures and humidity are experienced. The two main requirements necessary for physiological comfort of the occupants are thermal insulation and ...
... equipment can thus be completely avoided in buildings of this type. In hot-wet tropical climates in sub-equatorial rainforests in southern Nigeria high temperatures and humidity are experienced. The two main requirements necessary for physiological comfort of the occupants are thermal insulation and ...
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... values of incident solar radiation and, hence, the values of solar heat gain that are useful in offsetting house heating loads, actually depend on local climatic conditions and the direction in which the window is installed. Similarly, outdoor temperatures and wind conditions which determine heat lo ...
... values of incident solar radiation and, hence, the values of solar heat gain that are useful in offsetting house heating loads, actually depend on local climatic conditions and the direction in which the window is installed. Similarly, outdoor temperatures and wind conditions which determine heat lo ...
HOW TO DESIGN A NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING?
... other hand the design of Net ZEBs must take into account the effect of global warming on the climate for the upcoming decades. The systems used should be more energy efficient. Ceiling fans play a crucial role and can be used whatever the climate in non-residential buildings for summer thermal comfo ...
... other hand the design of Net ZEBs must take into account the effect of global warming on the climate for the upcoming decades. The systems used should be more energy efficient. Ceiling fans play a crucial role and can be used whatever the climate in non-residential buildings for summer thermal comfo ...
HOW TO DESIGN A NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING?
... of the future should be bioclimatic with a passive design approach; their width should be reduced compared to conventional buildings in order to improve cross natural ventilation and daylighting. Their envelop should be not only dedicated to thermal insulation but becoming multi-functional to prote ...
... of the future should be bioclimatic with a passive design approach; their width should be reduced compared to conventional buildings in order to improve cross natural ventilation and daylighting. Their envelop should be not only dedicated to thermal insulation but becoming multi-functional to prote ...
Energy Efficient Architectural Design Strategies in Hot
... daytime the temperature is absorbed by the walls and the building and although the air is cold outside, the inside of the house remains warm. During hot seasons the absorbed temperature causes problems and the conditions inside the building prevents full comfort for residents. As a result during nig ...
... daytime the temperature is absorbed by the walls and the building and although the air is cold outside, the inside of the house remains warm. During hot seasons the absorbed temperature causes problems and the conditions inside the building prevents full comfort for residents. As a result during nig ...
3 Environmental Design and Bioclimatic architecture
... Along this report has been stated several sections concerning Green Buildings, from the deployment of new building and provide some tips for existing buildings and either for internal or external use. As a target group has been chosen the facilities engineers, civil and construction engineers but al ...
... Along this report has been stated several sections concerning Green Buildings, from the deployment of new building and provide some tips for existing buildings and either for internal or external use. As a target group has been chosen the facilities engineers, civil and construction engineers but al ...
write up on: active and passive solar heating systems in nigeria.
... not employ glazing coatings that inhibit solar gain.There is extensive use of super-insulated windows in the German Passive House standard. Selection of different spectrally selective window coating depends on the ratio of heating versus cooling degree days for the design location. Equator-facing gl ...
... not employ glazing coatings that inhibit solar gain.There is extensive use of super-insulated windows in the German Passive House standard. Selection of different spectrally selective window coating depends on the ratio of heating versus cooling degree days for the design location. Equator-facing gl ...
3 Environmental Design and Bioclimatic architecture
... sustainability. For example , open plan offices, shared working desks, reduced water demand-build a rain harvesting system, smart cooling, noise reduction, improvements in indoor air quality, energy-saving computers, efficient windows and shades, smart lighting, use of renewable energy, smart room d ...
... sustainability. For example , open plan offices, shared working desks, reduced water demand-build a rain harvesting system, smart cooling, noise reduction, improvements in indoor air quality, energy-saving computers, efficient windows and shades, smart lighting, use of renewable energy, smart room d ...
University of Hertfordshire Law Court Building
... developed a comprehensive integrated system for the building and delivered a low energy natural ventilation design despite the acoustic challenges.” ...
... developed a comprehensive integrated system for the building and delivered a low energy natural ventilation design despite the acoustic challenges.” ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Moving to High
... R-value is a measure of apparent thermal conductivity, and thus describes the rate that heat energy is transferred through a material or assembly, regardless of its original source. Performance of a material is a function of it’s R-value, but is also dependent on the temperature difference on either ...
... R-value is a measure of apparent thermal conductivity, and thus describes the rate that heat energy is transferred through a material or assembly, regardless of its original source. Performance of a material is a function of it’s R-value, but is also dependent on the temperature difference on either ...
trans-structures
... Dynamic states for trans-structure are fundamental, but simply the possibility of change is not sufficient. Smart materials or responsive structures can change also (“act” and “react”) but trans-structure gives a “response” to balance and eliminate the external effect. The strategy of change to coun ...
... Dynamic states for trans-structure are fundamental, but simply the possibility of change is not sufficient. Smart materials or responsive structures can change also (“act” and “react”) but trans-structure gives a “response” to balance and eliminate the external effect. The strategy of change to coun ...
Passive house
The term passive house (Passivhaus in German) refers to a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling. A similar standard, MINERGIE-P, is used in Switzerland. The standard is not confined to residential properties; several office buildings, schools, kindergartens and a supermarket have also been constructed to the standard. Passive design is not an attachment or supplement to architectural design, but a design process that is integrated with architectural design. Although it is mostly applied to new buildings, it has also been used for refurbishments.Estimates of the number of Passivhaus buildings around the world in late 2008 ranged from 15,000 to 20,000 structures. As of August 2010, there were approximately 25,000 such certified structures of all types in Europe, while in the United States there were only 13, with a few dozen more under construction. The vast majority of passive structures have been built in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia.