When an energy balance is calculated in accordance with DIN V 18599, an integrative approach is taken, i.e. the building carcass and the utilization of the buildings technical installationsand equipment are evaluated together,taking the interaction of these factors into consideration.In order to provide a clearer structure, the DIN V 18599 series of preliminarystandards is divided into several parts, each having a particular focus. The DIN V 18599 series of preliminary standards providesa method of calculating the overall energy balance of buildings.
This research aims at developing new standardized typologiesof semitransparent double skin facades formed by an external semitransparent PV laminate, a wide air gap and a rear glass (Figure 1). There are actually many buildings in Europe which incorporate such activefacades, but all them have been designed as user defined projects and very few of them accurately evaluatethe feasibility of using the heat produced by the air channel.
This study compares various optimization criteria for a solar domestic hot water system (SDHWS). First of all, we present the various parameters used to evaluate a SDHWS. We consider the energetic, exergetic, environmentaland financial analysis. Various optimization criteria of a standard solar hot water system are then proposed. The optimized solutions are compared with a standard hot water system.
In November 2006 a “CO2 emission and energy saving potential through correct pipe insulation of space heating and domestic hot water distribution systems in the new and existing buildings.” paper [3], sponsored by Armacell - worldwide producer of flexible
The Project of Ponte da Pedra came out of an Ideas Competition, which is, by the beginning, a good indicatorof the high quality of the housing architecture of Ponte da Pedra.
In order to simplify the procedure for evaluating winter building energy performances, most of existing standard and rules make reference to the building energy balance under steady state conditions.
The aim of the specific paper is the analysis of the efficiencyof power lines as a communication media for Building Energy Management Systems. The reason behindthis scope is the ability of power lines to be installedin existing buildings without extra wiring.Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) constitutea part of automation systems. BEMS implement control the indoor environmental parameters while minimizingenergy consumption.
Building AdVent is a new collaborative project funded by the EU through its Intelligent Energy – Europe (IEE) programme. The aim is to help spread good practice in ventilation design through a series of case studies and supportive teaching materials. This
The climate in southern Brazil is characterised by mild winters and hot-humid summers which requires the design to be adaptable to the often conflicting summer and winter requirements. In the residential sector, air conditioning consumption is still low, but it has been growing significantly along with an increase in peoples purchasing power, which emphasizes the importance of encouraging a change in construction practices (MME, 2001).
Library buildings offer special conditions to favor the adoption of low energy strategies. In addition, their potentialhigh degree of interaction with the youth and a specific educational role makes of libraries one of the best typologies of public buildings to spread good practiceson how to manage energy, indoor environment and sustainability. This study focuses on the energy efficiencyof libraries in the West and Tejo Valley Region, Portugal, in the context of the elaboration of its new regionalplan (PROT) [1].
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