LoginThis paper outlines the applicability of the “exergy” concept to describe the built environment for a better futuristic view of heating and cooling systems to be developed.
27th AIVC and 4th Epic Conference - Lyon, France - 20-22 November 2006
The 27th AIVC and 4th Epic Conference, Technologies & sustainable policies for a radical decrease of the energy consumption in buildings, was held in Lyon, France, 20-22 November 2006.
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The use of artificial lighting in the office buildings has significant contribution on total energyconsumption of the building.
Many modern office buildings have highly glazed facades. Their energy efficiency and indoor climateis, however, being questioned.
Double skin facades have become a major architectural element in office buildings over the last 15years.
Experimental Investigation of Thermal Behaviour of Phase Change Materials under Dynamical Thermal Effects | 2006 | English
Because we spend most of our time in enclosed spaces, thermal comfort of buildings rose increasinglyand then energy consumption correspondingly is increased, aggravating the pollution of naturalenvironment.
It is often claimed that energy is consumed, not only in everyday conversation but also in scientificdiscussions associated with energy and environmental issues.
Pythagoras Project: Development of an innovative training package on Indoor Environment Quality | 2006 | English
The aim of the Pythagoras project is the development and assessment of Greek national trainingmaterial in the sector of indoor environmental quality.
This paper is based on the first Belgian case study developed in the frame of theIEA-ECBCS annex 48 project.
Two Case Studies on Heat Pump Systems with Ground Heat Exchanger and Thermal Concrete Core Activation for Heating and Cooling of Commercial Buildings | 2006 | English
High energy savings can be expected from building energy and climate concepts which combinethe heat pump technology with a low temperature energy distributions such as concrete corewater pipe circuits within building zones.
This paper describes an educational tool developed at LASH ENTPE (France) laboratory.
In 2005, the Executive Committee of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Energy Conservation in Buildings and Community Systems (ECBCS) program approved the start of a new four-year research project on building commissioning.
The EIE 2003 SAVE ENPER EXIST project (www.enper-exist.com) aims to address the specificproblems of the existing buildings in the scope of the introduction of the Energy Performance ofBuildings Directive (E
High Lighting Quality Targets with Minimum Electric Power Density: Results of Experimentation | 2006 | English
We have conducted a campaign of testing efficient lighting installations during 6months in the area of Lyon, France. 26 work places were tested, each of them with aspecific lighting scheme.
To achieve the intended results of building, managing and using a property requires knowledge,continuity and communication, which can be assured by a dynamic and flexible quality assurance(QA) system.
Control of the Ep-Regulation in 3 French Regions: Approach and Preliminary Results on 29 Buildings | 2006 | English
This paper focuses on energy performance compliance checks to the French EP-regulation RT 2000 and the way they are performed in Rhône-Alpes, Burgundy, and Franche-Comté.
The present paper presents the results of the application of cluster analysis in the energy rating ofschool buildings.
Identification of the Physical Parameters of an Experimental Solar House in Tunisia | 2006 | English
This paper presents the application of multi-inputs single-output (MISO) models to estimate thethermophysicals parameters of a building.
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 | 2006 | English
In March 2003 a “CO2 - Saving Potential when using Pipe Insulation” study [1], sponsored by Armacell - worldwide producer of flexible pipe insulation products, was published by the Centre for Environmentally Sustainable Buildings (ZUB) in Kassel.
Handling Thermal Bridges in the Context of the EPBD: Description of the Approach Developed in Belgium | 2006 | English
Within the context of an energy performance regulation, it is essential to take the transmission lossesinto account. If building details are not well designed or carried out, thermal bridges can substantiallyincrease the transmission losses.
The utilization factor is a relative well-known concept used in some simplified calculation methodssuch as the procedure described in the CEN EN-13790 where the FU depends on the inertia of thezone.