Energy Efficient Architectural Design Strategies in Hot
... Mohammad Taleghani, Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran, Iran ...
... Mohammad Taleghani, Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran, Iran ...
components, materials and technologies in practical pursuit of
... collected and taken to an existing irrigation system. Whilst achieving the design objective of an energy efficient house, the building also uses a number of less than environmentally benign materials to achieve this objective. Take for example the high-embodied energy of concrete (Alcorn 1996) or th ...
... collected and taken to an existing irrigation system. Whilst achieving the design objective of an energy efficient house, the building also uses a number of less than environmentally benign materials to achieve this objective. Take for example the high-embodied energy of concrete (Alcorn 1996) or th ...
European climate zones and bio-climatic design
... Heating degree days express the severity of the cold over a specific time period taking into consideration outdoor temperature and room temperature. For calculating heating degree days of European cities, weather data where taken from METEONORM and calculated to heating degree days (HDD) using the m ...
... Heating degree days express the severity of the cold over a specific time period taking into consideration outdoor temperature and room temperature. For calculating heating degree days of European cities, weather data where taken from METEONORM and calculated to heating degree days (HDD) using the m ...
A Simplified Rapid Energy Model and Interface for Nontechnical Users
... case can be made for installing more efficient components. Computing heating and cooling loads independently of lighting loads can produce incorrect results since artificial lights contribute heat to the space. When blinds are adjusted by occupants to reduce glare, both daylight and the solar heat g ...
... case can be made for installing more efficient components. Computing heating and cooling loads independently of lighting loads can produce incorrect results since artificial lights contribute heat to the space. When blinds are adjusted by occupants to reduce glare, both daylight and the solar heat g ...
Residential Work Exempt from Building Permits
... Porches and decks, where the floor or deck is not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade at any point and where in the case of a covered porch, the covered portion of the porch does not come closer than 3 feet to property lines. Gutters and downspouts. Door and window replacements (where no struct ...
... Porches and decks, where the floor or deck is not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade at any point and where in the case of a covered porch, the covered portion of the porch does not come closer than 3 feet to property lines. Gutters and downspouts. Door and window replacements (where no struct ...
Builder Insight No. 12 - Reducing Energy Use in Multi
... electrical heating energy by around 15%, for a total building space heating savings of roughly 12%. • while ventilation air is intended to be delivered to suites by the MAU through the pressurized corridor, much of the air this unit provides is lost to the outdoors through stairwells, elevator shaft ...
... electrical heating energy by around 15%, for a total building space heating savings of roughly 12%. • while ventilation air is intended to be delivered to suites by the MAU through the pressurized corridor, much of the air this unit provides is lost to the outdoors through stairwells, elevator shaft ...
Final Report of the National Construction Safety Team
... concern from the time of initial construction. NIST found no technical basis or test data on which the thermal protection of the steel was based. On September 11, 2001, the minimum specified thickness of the insulation was adequate to delay heating of the trusses; the amount of insulation dislodged ...
... concern from the time of initial construction. NIST found no technical basis or test data on which the thermal protection of the steel was based. On September 11, 2001, the minimum specified thickness of the insulation was adequate to delay heating of the trusses; the amount of insulation dislodged ...
O A RIGINAL RTICLE
... system is provided in both directions [1]. 4-3 - Resistance against Fire Alarm System: In general, concrete building on fire behaviors of steel and masonry buildings are compared.Concrete Moisture has a great effect on its resistance to fire. An increasing volume percent moisture, about 5% can incre ...
... system is provided in both directions [1]. 4-3 - Resistance against Fire Alarm System: In general, concrete building on fire behaviors of steel and masonry buildings are compared.Concrete Moisture has a great effect on its resistance to fire. An increasing volume percent moisture, about 5% can incre ...
3 Environmental Design and Bioclimatic architecture
... The challenge in bioclimatic design is the construction of buildings, eg industrial plants, office buildings, residential buildings, designed so that on the one hand fully satisfy their energy needs and also the annual balance is zero environmental pollution by emissions of harmful gases for the env ...
... The challenge in bioclimatic design is the construction of buildings, eg industrial plants, office buildings, residential buildings, designed so that on the one hand fully satisfy their energy needs and also the annual balance is zero environmental pollution by emissions of harmful gases for the env ...
434 kB 15 September, 2015 IEE Total Concept
... Structural renovations are restricted by the protection of the building as well as its architecture. On the other hand the building’s structures are in good condition due to which related renovations are not necessary. From the structural changes mainly the ones in the vicinity of the extension were ...
... Structural renovations are restricted by the protection of the building as well as its architecture. On the other hand the building’s structures are in good condition due to which related renovations are not necessary. From the structural changes mainly the ones in the vicinity of the extension were ...
An Architectonic Recovery Plan over the North-East
... The area benefits of traditional texture, but often this texture is erased from the construction between the years 60’s, 80’s or those after 90’s. In some areas some villas has remain in the form of islands in high density urban areas, meanwhile in some areas there is a preserved urban texture. Evo ...
... The area benefits of traditional texture, but often this texture is erased from the construction between the years 60’s, 80’s or those after 90’s. In some areas some villas has remain in the form of islands in high density urban areas, meanwhile in some areas there is a preserved urban texture. Evo ...
3 Environmental Design and Bioclimatic architecture
... 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 also can be presented to students and lecturers just to raise awareness of this type of Bu ...
... 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 also can be presented to students and lecturers just to raise awareness of this type of Bu ...
level 4 energy assessor training
... • Through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and • From pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water service ...
... • Through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and • From pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water service ...
HOW TO DESIGN A NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING?
... environment while drawing from free sources of energy such as wind, sun, soil etc. Summer comfort should be studied because on the one hand it becomes an issue in air-tight low consumption buildings and on the other hand the design of Net ZEBs must take into account the effect of global warming on ...
... environment while drawing from free sources of energy such as wind, sun, soil etc. Summer comfort should be studied because on the one hand it becomes an issue in air-tight low consumption buildings and on the other hand the design of Net ZEBs must take into account the effect of global warming on ...
- Arcadis
... risks and as a result health and safety should always be foremost in any construction project. Building a vertical city has to consider the risks as does any other construction project, but there should also be a focus on key areas, such as working at height, complex lifting operations, access and e ...
... risks and as a result health and safety should always be foremost in any construction project. Building a vertical city has to consider the risks as does any other construction project, but there should also be a focus on key areas, such as working at height, complex lifting operations, access and e ...
York University Computer Science Building, The
... communications systems and faculty and research offices located Also important to the design and performance of the building are two in a flexible wing on the west side that parallels the main circulation atria: the Tree Atrium (with bamboo trees) near the main entrance and the Bar Atrium (the resea ...
... communications systems and faculty and research offices located Also important to the design and performance of the building are two in a flexible wing on the west side that parallels the main circulation atria: the Tree Atrium (with bamboo trees) near the main entrance and the Bar Atrium (the resea ...
HOW TO DESIGN A NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING?
... 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 protect from the outside environment while drawing from the free sources of energy such as wind, sun, so ...
... 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 protect from the outside environment while drawing from the free sources of energy such as wind, sun, so ...
Why Houses Need Mechanical Ventilation Systems
... required, but not the only one. The amount of ventilation required to control humidity may not be sufficient to control other pollutants since this depends on the activities of the occupants, on the relative strengths of other pollutants and on the level of humidity. Carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors are ...
... required, but not the only one. The amount of ventilation required to control humidity may not be sufficient to control other pollutants since this depends on the activities of the occupants, on the relative strengths of other pollutants and on the level of humidity. Carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors are ...
8.0 Building Design Principles New buildings and changes to public
... instead be friendly and open, using materials that exude warmth and harmony. Excessive use of concrete should be discouraged whilst the use of glass, wood, brick, metal, and stone as the preferred material palette should be encouraged. The material palette should reinforce the recognition of primary ...
... instead be friendly and open, using materials that exude warmth and harmony. Excessive use of concrete should be discouraged whilst the use of glass, wood, brick, metal, and stone as the preferred material palette should be encouraged. The material palette should reinforce the recognition of primary ...
Sustainable Energy Resource Buildings: Some Relevant
... buildings could be through design, materials and application of technology initiatives that are responsible to climate conditions. In semi-arid regions of tropical Africa.Especially northern Nigeria. The climate is characterized by a long dry season associated with cool and dry hermattan wind, high ...
... buildings could be through design, materials and application of technology initiatives that are responsible to climate conditions. In semi-arid regions of tropical Africa.Especially northern Nigeria. The climate is characterized by a long dry season associated with cool and dry hermattan wind, high ...
energy efficiency in new buildings - GBG Gebäude
... immission situation in greater Graz is characterised by massive exceedance of limit values, e.g. of particulate matter values, sometimes several times per year. Records from recent years show an increased number of violations of the stipulations of the EU's Air Quality Directive. The main polluters ...
... immission situation in greater Graz is characterised by massive exceedance of limit values, e.g. of particulate matter values, sometimes several times per year. Records from recent years show an increased number of violations of the stipulations of the EU's Air Quality Directive. The main polluters ...
MINISTERIAL DIRECTION
... New buildings should interpret the detailed elements of original dwellings that contribute to the neighbourhood character significance of the area in an innovative and contemporary manner that complements, rather than replicates, period dwelling styles. Pairs of attached dwellings should present to ...
... New buildings should interpret the detailed elements of original dwellings that contribute to the neighbourhood character significance of the area in an innovative and contemporary manner that complements, rather than replicates, period dwelling styles. Pairs of attached dwellings should present to ...
LOW-ENERGY DESIGN IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
... means that detached housing can be the most energy demanding building type when air-conditioned. This can be offset by their greater capacity for natural ventilation as they are more able to take advantage of wind from any direction. The roof element is highly exposed to solar radiation in hot and a ...
... means that detached housing can be the most energy demanding building type when air-conditioned. This can be offset by their greater capacity for natural ventilation as they are more able to take advantage of wind from any direction. The roof element is highly exposed to solar radiation in hot and a ...
NRC Research Update on Mid
... • Mid and long term – performance data – Height and area re-evaluation – Re-evaluation of types of construction – Performance-based requirements ...
... • Mid and long term – performance data – Height and area re-evaluation – Re-evaluation of types of construction – Performance-based requirements ...
Passive design strategies for residential buildings in a hot dry
... envelope design. Their study shows that annual cooling has an almost linear relationship to the solar absorptance (amount of solar energy that passes into a material) of the external surfaces. Energy savings were found to be high with lower solar absorptance. A 30% reduction in solar absorptance can ...
... envelope design. Their study shows that annual cooling has an almost linear relationship to the solar absorptance (amount of solar energy that passes into a material) of the external surfaces. Energy savings were found to be high with lower solar absorptance. A 30% reduction in solar absorptance can ...