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Deep Energy Retrofit - A Guide to Achieving Significant Energy Use Reduction with Major Renovation Projects (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
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Deep Energy Retrofit - A Guide to Achieving Significant Energy Use Reduction with Major Renovation Projects (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
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This book provides detailed information on how to set up Deep
Energy Retrofits (DERs) in public buildings, and shares in-depth
insights into the current status of the major technologies,
strategies and best practice examples of how to cost-effectively
combine them. Case studies from the U.S.A. and Europe show that
that Deep Energy Retrofit can be achieved with a limited core
technologies bundle readily available on the market.
Characteristics of some of these core technology measures depend on
the technologies available on an individual nation's market, on the
minimum requirements of national standards, and on economics (as
determined by a life cycle cost analysis). Also, requirements to
building envelope-related technologies (e.g., insulation levels,
windows, vapor and water barriers, and requirements for building
airtightness) depend on specific climate conditions. This Guide
provides best practice examples of how to apply these technologies
in different construction situations. High levels of energy use
reduction using core technology bundles along with improvements in
indoor climate and thermal comfort can be only achieved when a Deep
Energy Retrofit adopts a quality assurance process. In addition to
design, construction, commissioning, and post-occupancy phases of
the quality assurance process, the Guide emphasizes the importance
of clearly and concisely formulating and documenting the Owner's
goals, expectations, and requirements for the renovated building
during development of the statement of work. Another important
component of the quality assurance process is a procurement phase,
during which bidders' qualifications, their understanding of the
scope of work and its requirements, and their previous experience
are analyzed. The building sector holds the potential for
tremendous improvements in terms of energy efficiency and reducing
carbon emissions, and energy retrofits to the existing building
stock represent a significant opportunity in the transition to a
low-carbon future. Moreover, investing in highly efficient building
materials and systems can replace long-term energy imports,
contribute to cost cutting, and create a wealth of new jobs. Yet,
while the technologies needed in order to improve energy efficiency
are readily available, significant progress has not yet been made,
and "best practices" for implementing building technologies and
renewable energy sources are still relegated to small "niche"
applications. Offering essential information on Deep Energy
Retrofits, the book offers a valuable asset for architects, public
authorities, project developers, and engineers alike.
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