The role of nearly-zero energy buildings in the transition towards Post-Carbon Cities

Becchio, Cristina; Corgnati, Stefano Paolo; Delmastro, Chiara; Fabi, Valentina; Lombardi, Patrizia

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2016.08.005

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“…This includes the mapping of the technologies involved, interdisciplinary skills, existing qualifications, knowledge sources, education programs, post-initial training supply and accreditation and certification structures. While skills related to technology focus on nZEB related issues are grouped in different energy related items, according to the Trias Energetica concept (energy reduction, production and efficiency/management), interdisciplinary skills focus on the direct relations and interaction points between the different disciplines in the building sector [16].…”

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An Introduction to a Novel and Rapid nZEB Skill-Mapping and Qualification Framework Methodology

Cromwijk

Mateo-Cecilia²,

Escudero³

et al. 2017

Buildings

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Successful design and construction processes aiming towards nearly zero energy building (nZEB) standards are a challenge for the whole construction industry in Europe. Realizing nZEB buildings requires innovative design processes, and technologies based on an integrated design approach facilitated by multidisciplinary work teams. The collaboration between architects, engineers, technical experts and building managers, is essential. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the specific involvement of each profession in order to develop mutual understanding of each others' disciplines. Additionally, it is vital to provide professionals with the skills needed to achieve optimal nZEB construction and retrofitting in terms of quality, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. However, this approach is not yet common, as the building sector is still very fragmented. The EU-funded H2020 project PROF/TRAC aims to tackle this issue by developing an Open Training Platform and a methodology for fast and valid co-creation of interdisciplinary qualification schemes for task-based Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for all professions involved. A common methodology for the mapping of skills and qualifications in the form of an Excel tool was developed as a basis, together with a guidance document. This paper presents the skill-mapping methodology, the use of its results to develop national roadmaps, and the BUILD UP Skills advisor app.

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An Introduction to a Novel and Rapid nZEB Skill-Mapping and Qualification Framework Methodology

Cromwijk

Mateo-Cecilia²,

Escudero³

et al. 2017

Buildings

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“…Definition proposal for NZED Hierarchical and qualitative approach District [15] Assessment of extending NZEB concept to district scale Dynamic simulations District [25] Assessment of alternative scenarios for NZED construction Multicriteria decision analysis District [26] Optimization of energy systems design toward NZED Genetic algorithm District [27] Sustainability assessment tools…”

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The Zero-Energy Idea in Districts: Application of a Methodological Approach to a Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

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Rapidly increasing global energy demand has raised concerns about the exhaustion of energy resources and the consequent heavy environmental impact. Improving energy efficiency in cities comprises an initial measure for addressing these phenomena. Within the current context of globalization, EU initiatives and policy targets have been proposed in order to revise urban development strategies and motivate its member states (MSes) toward “zero-energy objectives”. Providing a methodological approach with a simulation district analysis, the present article summarizes how this challenge was analyzed in an existing district in Belgium. This study contributes to the scientific discussion by analyzing the applicability of a holistic approach to zero-energy objectives on a larger scale.

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“…Hence, the retrofits of these buildings are vital parts of the target of 2050. Along with improving energy performance of the building, the economic growth and the life quality also increase proportionally [5]. It is widely believed that the application of retrofitting the existing buildings will comprise a wide range of developments including thermal insulation of building facade and roofs, upgrading the space heating and cooling systems, renovation of electrical and electronic appliances, and utilizing RETs on-site or nearby [23].…”

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“…The target of the decrease in GHG emissions takes place in the range 25-60% between 2020 and 2040. To reach this goal, the increase in the global temperature should be 2°C less than the pre-industrial era [5]. A similar, national plan underlying the significance of climate change is adopted by the Government of China.…”

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Low/Zero-Carbon Buildings for a Sustainable Future

Cüce¹,

Besir²,

Cüce³

2018

Low Carbon Transition - Technical, Economic and Policy Assessment

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Fossil fuel-based energy consumption is still dominant in the world today, and there is a consensus on the limited reserves of these energy resources. Therefore, there is a strong stimulation into clean energy technologies to narrow the gap between fossil fuels and renewables. In this respect, several commitments and codes are proposed and adopted for a low energy-consuming world and for desirable environmental conditions. Sectoral energy consumption analyses clearly indicate that buildings are of vital importance in terms of energy consumption figures. From this point of view, buildings have a great potential for decisive and urgent reduction of energy consumption levels and thus greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Among the available retrofit solutions, greenery systems (GSs) stand for a reliable, cost-effective and eco-friendly method for remarkablemitigation of energy consumed in buildings. Through the works comparing the thermal regulation performance of uninsulated and green roofs, it is observed that the GS provides 20°C lower surface temperature in operation. Similar to green roofs, vertical greenery systems (VGSs) also reduce energy demand to approximately 25% as a consequence of wind blockage effects in winter. Therefore, within the scope of this chapter, GSs are evaluated for a reliable and effective retrofit solution toward low/zero carbon buildings (L/ZCBs).

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The role of nearly-zero energy buildings in the transition towards Post-Carbon Cities

Cited by 55 publications

References 49 publications

An Introduction to a Novel and Rapid nZEB Skill-Mapping and Qualification Framework Methodology

An Introduction to a Novel and Rapid nZEB Skill-Mapping and Qualification Framework Methodology

The Zero-Energy Idea in Districts: Application of a Methodological Approach to a Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

Low/Zero-Carbon Buildings for a Sustainable Future

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