Cost optimal and nearly zero energy performance levels are
principles initiated by the European Union 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 from 2021 onwards are
expected to be nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB).
This book introduces the technical definitions, system
boundaries, energy calculation methodology and input data needed to
set primary energy based minimum/cost optimal and nZEB requirements
in national energy frames. Worked examples are provided to
illustrate the calculation of delivered, exported and primary
energy, and renewable energy contribution. Five case studies of
high performance nZEB office buildings across Europe are reported
to show alternative technical solutions and to draw some general
design rules based on completed nZEB buildings. Specific features
of the nZEB design process, especially in the early stages, and
architectural competitions are included. These describe important
design issues in the scoping and conceptual design phase, allowing
design streams to be controlled so that specified targets can be
met.
This book is intended for readers who need to be aware of or are
working with the energy performance of buildings for decision
makers in public and private sectors, architects, engineers,
construction clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and
students.
The editor of this book, Professor Jarek Kurnitski has made
major contributions to the preparation of the European REHVA nZEB
technical definition and has developed energy calculation frames
for current Estonian and Finnish energy performance regulations. He
is the leader of nZEB research at Tallinn University of Technology
in Estonia and Aalto University in Finland, and he has over 300
publications."
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