Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) : concepts, frameworks and roadmap for project analysis and implementation / Attia Shady.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shady, Attia, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buildings--Energy conservation.

Buildings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 382 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, MA : Elsevier, 2018.

Summary:

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation provides readers with the elements they need to understand, combine and contextualize design decisions on Net Zero Energy Buildings. The book is based on learned lessons from NZEB design, construction, operation that are integrated to bring the most relevant topics, such as multidisciplinarity, climate sensitivity, comfort requirements, carbon footprints, construction quality and evidence-based design. Chapters introduce the context of high performance buildings, present overviews of NZEB, cover the performance thresholds for efficient buildings, cover materials, micro-grid and smart grids, construction quality, performance monitoring, post occupancy evaluation, and more.- Offers a roadmap for engaging in energy efficiency in high performance buildings projects- Combines solid grounding in core concepts, such as energy efficiency, with a wider context that includes the technical, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions- Covers key areas for decision-making- Provides a logical framework to analyze projects in the context of environmental change- Presents worldwide examples and cases for different climates and societies

Contents:

Front Cover

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 Introduction to NZEB and Market Accelerators

Abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 Climate Change and GHG emissions

2.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction

2.2 Net Zero Energy Buildings as a Solution

3 Smartness and Grid Modernization

3.1 Digitalization and Automation

3.2 Smartness and Grid Modernization

4 Market Size and Property Value Matters

4.1 Market Demand for NZEB

4.2 Cost Cutting and Property Value

5 Book Chapters

5.1 Chapter 2: The Evolution of NZEB Definition

5.2 Chapter 3: NZEB Performance Indicators and Thresholds

5.3 Chapter 4: Integrative Project Delivery and Team Roles

5.4 Chapter 5: Occupants Well-Being and Indoor Environmental Quality

5.5 Chapter 6: Materials and Environmental Impact Assessment

5.6 Chapter 7: Energy Systems and Loads Operation

5.7 Chapter 8: Smart-Decarbonized Energy Grids and NZEB up Scaling

5.8 Chapter 9: Construction Quality and Cost

5.9 Chapter 10: Occupant Behavior and Performance Assurance

5.10 Chapter 11: NZEB Case studies and Lessons Learned

5.11 Chapter 12: NZEB Road Map and Tools

6 Lessons Learned #1

References

Further Reading

2 Evolution of Definitions and Approaches

2 Definitions of NZEB

2.1 History of NZEB

2.2 Terminology and Definitions

Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

Net Zero Site Energy

Net Zero Source Energy (Primary Energy)

Net Zero Energy Cost

Life Cycle Zero Energy Buildings

Net Zero Energy Cost Optimal Buildings

3 Principles of NZEB Design

3.1 Trias Energetica

3.2 NZEB Design Principles

4 Concepts, Typologies, and Standards for NZEB

4.1 NZEB Concepts and Standards

Passive House

Active House.

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Energy Performance Certificates

2000 Watt Society

Factor 4 Buildings

Zero Energy Ready Home

Green Certification Programs

4.2 NZEB Types and EUI

5 Approaches for NZEB

5.1 Overview of NZEB Regulations and Policies

Gradual Progress

Ambitious Leaps

5.2 High-Tech Versus Low-Tech

6 Discussion

7 Lessons Learned # 2

3 Net Zero Energy Buildings Performance Indicators and Thresholds

2 Challenges of NZEB

3 Performative Design for NZEB

3.1 Performance-Based and Prescriptive Design

3.2 Designing for Robust NZEB

4 NZEB Performance Indicators and Thresholds

4.1 Carbon Emissions Threshold

4.2 Minimum Energy Efficiency Threshold

4.3 Heating-Cooling Balance

4.4 Indoor Environmental Quality Limits (Thermal Comfort)

4.5 Renewable Energy Generation Threshold

4.6 Occupancy Density

4.7 Cost Threshold

5 NZEB Status Worldwide

5.1 Denmark

5.2 France

5.3 Germany

5.4 Italy

5.5 UK Carbon

5.6 United States

6 Recommendations for NZEB Performance Thresholds

7 Discussion

8 Lesson Learned # 3

4 Integrative Project Delivery and Team Roles

2 Integrative Process Design (IPD)

2.1 Complexity of NZEB Design Process

2.2 Conventional Versus Integrative Process Project Delivery

3 Integrated Team and Collaboration

3.1 Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team

3.2 Team Experience and Building Performance Coordinator

4 Building Performance-Based Contracts

4.1 Project Contracting Methods and Liability

4.2 Project Acquisition and Team Assembly

5 Building Information and Performance Modeling

5.1 Barriers to Integrating Building Modeling During Early Design Phases

5.2 Energy Modeling Tools Review.

6 Discussion

7 Lesson Learned # 4

5 Occupants Well-Being and Indoor Environmental Quality

2 Challenges to Achieve Indoor Environmental Quality

2.1 Risks Associated With Outdoor Environment

2.2 Risks Associated With Building Design and Use

3 Occupants' Well-Being in NZEB

3.1 Productivity and Satisfaction

3.2 Physical Environment Factors

4 Target Values for IEQ in NZEB

4.1 Thermal Comfort

Design Indoor Temperature

Air Velocity and Drought

Vertical and Horizontal Temperature Distribution

4.2 Air Quality and Ventilation

IAQ Ventilation Rates (Office and Residential)

CO2 Concentration

Filtration and Air Cleaning

4.3 Moisture and Air Humidity

4.4 Daylight and Visual Comfort

4.5 Acoustic Comfort

5 Quality Assurance

7 Lesson Learned # 5

6 Materials and Environmental Impact Assessment

2 Building Materials Environmental Impact

2.1 Environmental Impact

2.2 Health Impact

2.3 Materials Life Cycle and Circularity

3 Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Approaches

3.1 Definitions and Concepts

3.2 Approaches

4 Policies and Best Practices

4.1 Policies

4.2 Best Practices

5 Construction Systems and Materials

5.1 Building Construction Systems and Materials

5.2 Ecological Building Construction and Materials

7 Lesson Learned # 6

7 Energy Systems and Loads Operation

2 Energy Systems Integration

3 HVAC Systems and Renewable Energy Systems

3.1 Mechanical Ventilation

Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV)

Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS)

3.2 Heating Systems

Electric Resistance Heating.

Air Source, Ground Source, and Water Heat Pumps

Wood-Burning Boilers

Natural Gas and Petroleum Fuels

District Heating and Cooling

Thermally Activated Building Systems

3.3 Cooling and Air Conditioning

Indoor Fans

3.4 Renewable Energy Systems

4 Plug Loads and Electric Lighting

4.1 Plug Loads

4.2 Electric Lighting

5 Controls and Loads Operation

5.1 Controls

5.2 Part-Load Operation

7 Lesson Learned # 7

8 Smart-Decarbonized Energy Grids and NZEB Upscaling

2 Problems and Challenges

3 Smart Buildings

3.1 Control-Demand Flexibility

3.2 Smart Metering

3.3 Internet of Things

3.4 Storage and Electric Vehicles

4 Smart Grids

4.1 Concepts and Challenges

4.2 Smart Grid Standards and Best Practices

4.3 Micro Grids

5 Decarbonized Power Grids

5.1 Electric Grid and Renewables

5.2 Hydrogen Gas Grid

5.3 Gas Grid Future

7 Lesson Learned # 8

9 Construction Quality and Cost

2 Actual Challenges

2.1 Construction Quality

2.2 Modularity and Cost Reduction

3 Construction Best Practices

3.1 Construction Systems

3.2 Construction Details

3.3 Construction Technology

4 Capacity Building, Education, and Training

4.1 Accredited Professionals

4.2 Vocational Education and Training

4.3 Knowledge Based and Institutional Infrastructure

5 Certification and Quality Assurance

5.1 Quality Strategy and Quality Team

5.2 Building and Components Certification

5.3 Project Management

5.4 Cost Control Reviews

5.5 Site Inspection and Procurement

5.6 Commissioning

7 Lesson Learned # 9

10 Occupant Behavior and Performance Assurance.

Abbreviations

2 Impact and Complexity of Occupant Behavior

3 Performance Assurance Measures

3.1 Postoccupancy Evaluation (POE)

3.2 Monitoring

3.3 Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

3.4 Performance Visualization and Feedback Loop

4 Performance Assurance Process

4.1 Soft-Landings

4.2 Handover and Continuous Commissioning

4.3 Maintenance and Facilities Managers

5 Best Practices to Influence Occupant Behavior

5.1 Occupant Experiences

5.2 Occupant Engagement and Control

5.3 Building Controls and Operation Modes

6.1 Intensive Examination of Technology

6.2 Flexibility of Use and Building Operation

6.3 Understanding Occupant Experience

6.4 Occupant Adaptive Behavior

7 Lesson Learned #10

11 NZEB Case Studies and Learned Lessons

2 Case 1: Seraing Municipal Building

2.1 Project Description

2.2 Performance Characteristics

Climate

Envelope

HVAC and RES Systems

Plug Loads and Lighting

Controls

Feedback and Occupant Satisfaction

2.3 Lessons Learned

3 Case 2: RSF, Colorado

3.1 Project Description

3.2 Performance Characteristics

3.3 Lessons Learned

4 Case 3: Zero Energy Factory, Fleurus, Belgium

4.1 Project Description

4.2 Performance Characteristics

4.3 Lessons Learned

5 Case 4: Zero Energy School, Bilzen, Belgium

5.1 Project Description

5.2 Performance Characteristics

5.3 Lessons Learned.

6 Case 5: Multifamily Dwelling, Brütten, Switzerland.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780128124628

0128124628

9780128124611

012812461X