Browsing by Subject "Life cycle costing"

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Defining Zero Energy Buildings - A life cycle perspective

Hernandez, Patxi ; Kenny, Paul (University College Dublin, 2008)

A simple definition of a zero energy building (ZEB) is a stand-alone building which does not use any offsite energy source for its operation. The definition is easily extended to buildings with a net-zero annual on-site ...
Life Cycle Energy Performance: Exploring the limits of passive low energy buildings

Hernandez, Patxi ; Kenny, Paul (ASN Events, 2008-09-21)

There is an increasing trend in reducing energy demand of buildings by improving building envelope thermal characteristics. Proven construction examples as used with the German PassivHaus standard achieve substantial ...
Optimising Life Cycle Energy Performance of Housing: The Value of Occupancy Control

Hernandez, Patxi ; Kenny, Paul (Les Presses de l'Université Laval, 2009-06-22)

There is a trend towards reducing heating and cooling requirements of buildings by using high levels of insulation, minimizing thermal bridging, and ensuring excellent air tightness, together with the operation of ...