Cost Optimal and Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB) Definitions, Calculation Principles and Case Studies /

Cost optimal and nearly zero energy performance levels are principles initiated by the European Union's (EU) Energy Performance of Buildings Directive which was recast in 2010. These will be major drivers in the construction sector in the next few years, because all new buildings in the EU from...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Kurnitski, Jarek (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
Colección:Green Energy and Technology,
Temas:
Energy policy.
Energy and state.
Buildings-Design and construction.
Renewable energy sources.
Environmental engineering.
Biotechnology.
Bioremediation.
Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
Building Construction and Design.
Renewable Energy.
Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Nearly zero energy buildings nZEB definitions and calculation frameworks
  • Present energy performance requirements and future targets in some selected countries
  • Cost optimal energy performance
  • Indoor climate and standard building use input data for energy calculations
  • Energy calculation methods with relevant accuracy for nZEB buildings
  • Case studies of office and public nZEB buildings
  • How to include nZEB and low carbon targets in architectural competitions
  • Lessons learnt and future prospective.

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