Cost optimal and nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB) : definitions, calculation principles and case studies /

"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...

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Group Author: Kurnitski, Jarek (Editor)
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: London ; New York :
Publication Dates: [2013]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Green energy and technology. 1865-3529
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Summary: "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."--Publishers website
Carrier Form: ix, 176 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781447156093 :
1447156099
Index Number: TJ163
CLC: TU-023
Call Number: TU-023/C837
Contents: Introduction / Jarek Kurnitski -- Nearly zero-energy building's (nZEB) definitions and assessment boundaries / Jarek Kurnitski -- Present energy performance requirements and nZEB targets in some selected countries / Jarek Kurnitski and 6 others -- Cost optimal energy performance / Jarek Kurnitski -- Target values for indoor environment in energy-efficient design / Olli Seppänen and Jarek Kurnitski -- Energy efficiency measures: in different climates and in architectural competitions / Panu Mustakallio and Jarek Kurnitski -- Basic design principles of nZEB buildings in scoping and conceptual design / Hendrik Voll, Risto Kosonen and Jakek Kurnitski -- nZEB case studies / Jarek Kurnitski and 4 others.