CLE ARING Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
... the house and one outside the house) that act as the form for a steel-reinforced concrete center. It’s the fastest technique and least likely to have construction mistakes. Such buildings are also very strong and easily exceed code requirements for areas prone to tornadoes or hurricanes. ...
... the house and one outside the house) that act as the form for a steel-reinforced concrete center. It’s the fastest technique and least likely to have construction mistakes. Such buildings are also very strong and easily exceed code requirements for areas prone to tornadoes or hurricanes. ...
A ground source heat pump coupled with a thermal bank has been
... and averages around 3. If the ground is used as a thermal bank, to store excess heat generated by the building during the summer, the ground temperature around the ground source heat pump can be raised to around 18 to 20oC. This has the effect of raising the CoP of the ground source heat pump to aro ...
... and averages around 3. If the ground is used as a thermal bank, to store excess heat generated by the building during the summer, the ground temperature around the ground source heat pump can be raised to around 18 to 20oC. This has the effect of raising the CoP of the ground source heat pump to aro ...
greek traditional bioclimatic architecture
... Use of local building materials in traditional architecture, was due to limited transportation potential, in older times. Nevertheless, ecologically was a perfect choice, and contributed substantially to the morphological wealth of Greek traditional architecture. When building materials with special ...
... Use of local building materials in traditional architecture, was due to limited transportation potential, in older times. Nevertheless, ecologically was a perfect choice, and contributed substantially to the morphological wealth of Greek traditional architecture. When building materials with special ...
Aalborg Universitet Heiselberg, Per Kvols
... thermal and acoustic insulation of building envelope improving indoor quality; special attention has been paid also to mechanical ventilation and renewable energy utilization (both solar thermal and photovoltaic system). Technologies measures aimed to achieve A class energy classification according ...
... thermal and acoustic insulation of building envelope improving indoor quality; special attention has been paid also to mechanical ventilation and renewable energy utilization (both solar thermal and photovoltaic system). Technologies measures aimed to achieve A class energy classification according ...
Our design for the heating and cooling system is centered upon two
... of the building will also have a smaller tank with warm water that will be used in the summer to provide heating in the morning after the night cooling has ended. We will look in detail only at the upper heating and cooling system because it’s a little more complicated and the lower system function ...
... of the building will also have a smaller tank with warm water that will be used in the summer to provide heating in the morning after the night cooling has ended. We will look in detail only at the upper heating and cooling system because it’s a little more complicated and the lower system function ...
Passive design strategies for residential buildings in a hot dry
... 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 achieve a 12% saving in annual required cooling energy. They concluded that ...
... 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 achieve a 12% saving in annual required cooling energy. They concluded that ...
Central Atrium - NSW Department of Education
... The study tour has shown that it is possible to design a bioclimatic building that is more energy efficient than a building that is designed with conventional mechanical lighting and heating/cooling systems. Bioclimatic design needs to be incorporated into the design at concept stage and be part of ...
... The study tour has shown that it is possible to design a bioclimatic building that is more energy efficient than a building that is designed with conventional mechanical lighting and heating/cooling systems. Bioclimatic design needs to be incorporated into the design at concept stage and be part of ...
Direct use of Solar Energy for Heating and Cooling - UTSOA
... To prevent excessive heat gain, sun shading should be installed for large expanses of south facing glazing. Venting will also reduce excessive heat gain but this will also reduce the amount of heat available for storage in thermal mass. An attached Solarium system can provide much better temperature ...
... To prevent excessive heat gain, sun shading should be installed for large expanses of south facing glazing. Venting will also reduce excessive heat gain but this will also reduce the amount of heat available for storage in thermal mass. An attached Solarium system can provide much better temperature ...
Manja Kitek Kuzman, Mirko Kariž, Martina
... the building and limits the total primary energy consumption. In its essence, it is an upgrade of the low-energy house standard. Passive houses are buildings that ensure a comfortable indoor climate during summer and winter without requiring a conventional heat distribution system [Feist, 1998]. The ...
... the building and limits the total primary energy consumption. In its essence, it is an upgrade of the low-energy house standard. Passive houses are buildings that ensure a comfortable indoor climate during summer and winter without requiring a conventional heat distribution system [Feist, 1998]. The ...
Solar Building Design
... The indoor temperature has been maintained above 65 degrees Fahrenheit in this relatively cool location. Opening windows and ventilation tunnels protect the house from overheating. The electricity needs are about 1/10th that of a conventional home. This is accomplished by using energy efficient app ...
... The indoor temperature has been maintained above 65 degrees Fahrenheit in this relatively cool location. Opening windows and ventilation tunnels protect the house from overheating. The electricity needs are about 1/10th that of a conventional home. This is accomplished by using energy efficient app ...
Environmental control of cultural institutions Part 4
... and Iran, and modern solar chimneys. At times of exceptionally low humidity, mopping the floors should be considered, as an effective way of providing a large evaporative surface. The use of conventional evaporative coolers may be acceptable in most hot dry climates, but has the disadvantage of usua ...
... and Iran, and modern solar chimneys. At times of exceptionally low humidity, mopping the floors should be considered, as an effective way of providing a large evaporative surface. The use of conventional evaporative coolers may be acceptable in most hot dry climates, but has the disadvantage of usua ...
Passive Solar Energy
... reduce solar gains by up to 90%, while still admitting a large amount of indirect light. External heat gain can also be minimized by good insulation, reduced window size and by the use of reflective materials in the walls and roof. During the building design stage, attention should be paid to cros ...
... reduce solar gains by up to 90%, while still admitting a large amount of indirect light. External heat gain can also be minimized by good insulation, reduced window size and by the use of reflective materials in the walls and roof. During the building design stage, attention should be paid to cros ...
Passive Solar Energy
... windows. External shading devices can reduce solar gains by up to 90%, while still admitting a large amount of indirect light. • External heat gain can also be minimized by good insulation, reduced window size and by the use of reflective materials in the walls and roof. During the building design s ...
... windows. External shading devices can reduce solar gains by up to 90%, while still admitting a large amount of indirect light. • External heat gain can also be minimized by good insulation, reduced window size and by the use of reflective materials in the walls and roof. During the building design s ...
heliotrop - Rolf Disch
... exchanger which is located in the slope behind the basement. In summer the supply air is precooled, in winter if the earth temperature, similar to the summer, is in the range of 8°C, the air is pre-heated. The air is then led through the heat exchangers and is finally heated up in the solar store to ...
... exchanger which is located in the slope behind the basement. In summer the supply air is precooled, in winter if the earth temperature, similar to the summer, is in the range of 8°C, the air is pre-heated. The air is then led through the heat exchangers and is finally heated up in the solar store to ...
Passive Cooling - Teenergy Schools
... Decisions taken in the early stages of architectural design have an important impact on energy demand and efficiency. In this design phase, architects and engineers need to manipulate common concepts that reveal the influence of building, comfort criteria, and climate on energy consumption. Such a c ...
... Decisions taken in the early stages of architectural design have an important impact on energy demand and efficiency. In this design phase, architects and engineers need to manipulate common concepts that reveal the influence of building, comfort criteria, and climate on energy consumption. Such a c ...
Passive solar systems for building renovation
... Thermal insulation is the reduction of heat transfer between objects in thermal contact or in range of radiative influence Thermal insulation can be achieved with specially engineered methods or processes, as well as with suitable object shapes and materials Thermal insulation provides a region of i ...
... Thermal insulation is the reduction of heat transfer between objects in thermal contact or in range of radiative influence Thermal insulation can be achieved with specially engineered methods or processes, as well as with suitable object shapes and materials Thermal insulation provides a region of i ...
Siting and orientation ppt - Sda
... ⌂ is it a brown or green field site? ⌂ what’s the local micro-climate like? ⌂ are there any special ecological features that should be ...
... ⌂ is it a brown or green field site? ⌂ what’s the local micro-climate like? ⌂ are there any special ecological features that should be ...
A TWO FAMILY HOUSE BUILT TO PASSIVE HOUSE STANDARD IN
... The certification requirements for passive houses in the international standard, which is developed by the Passive House Institute includes: the space heating demand must not be more than 15 kWh per square meter of usable living space per year. Alternatively, the heating load must not exceed 10 W/m ...
... The certification requirements for passive houses in the international standard, which is developed by the Passive House Institute includes: the space heating demand must not be more than 15 kWh per square meter of usable living space per year. Alternatively, the heating load must not exceed 10 W/m ...
Sustainable Construction
... The South facing windows are triple glazed to prevent heat loss. Overhangs are strategically orientated such that they provide shade from the hot summer sun while allowing rays from the low winter sun to penetrate helping to warm the home when most needed. North facing windows at the top of the ...
... The South facing windows are triple glazed to prevent heat loss. Overhangs are strategically orientated such that they provide shade from the hot summer sun while allowing rays from the low winter sun to penetrate helping to warm the home when most needed. North facing windows at the top of the ...
Press Release - International Passive House Association
... To date, the Passive House Institute has issued certificates for just over 10 000 units in Passive House Standard. However, the certification is voluntary, meaning that the total number is much higher and there are no solid statistics available. "In principle, anyone can build a Passive House", says ...
... To date, the Passive House Institute has issued certificates for just over 10 000 units in Passive House Standard. However, the certification is voluntary, meaning that the total number is much higher and there are no solid statistics available. "In principle, anyone can build a Passive House", says ...
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... The "children's houses" with the group rooms and the "service block" are reached by a passageway flooded with daylight that connects the central entrance area and the parents’ waiting area with the outdoor areas. This high, bright and airy space formed by a steel and glass structure, with its galler ...
... The "children's houses" with the group rooms and the "service block" are reached by a passageway flooded with daylight that connects the central entrance area and the parents’ waiting area with the outdoor areas. This high, bright and airy space formed by a steel and glass structure, with its galler ...
Passive Design and Framing Techniques
... Whistler Passive House In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada’s first passive house requires only 10% of the energy consumed by a conventional structure that is built to current code requirements. This is achieved primarily through the use of a high-performance durable enve ...
... Whistler Passive House In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada’s first passive house requires only 10% of the energy consumed by a conventional structure that is built to current code requirements. This is achieved primarily through the use of a high-performance durable enve ...
Passive House and High- Performance New
... Ironwood Builders to guide clients through the homebuilding process from concept to completion. His passion for ultra-efficient homes has led his company to specialize in Passive House design and construction. A recent downtown Ithaca project (photo, right) highlights Ironwood’s meticulous approach. ...
... Ironwood Builders to guide clients through the homebuilding process from concept to completion. His passion for ultra-efficient homes has led his company to specialize in Passive House design and construction. A recent downtown Ithaca project (photo, right) highlights Ironwood’s meticulous approach. ...
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.