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

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Kurnitski, Jarek. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Green Energy and Technology,
• Subjects: Energy.; Renewable energy resources.; Energy efficiency.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Environmental engineering.; Biotechnology.; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings).; Building Construction.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
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Cost optimal and nearly zero energy performance levels are principles initiated by the European UnionỚ"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 fr...

Table of Contents:

• 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.