Download or read book Introduction of the Passive House Standard in New Zealand written by Kerstin Rosemeier and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Passive House in New Zealand written by Pricila Besen and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are evident challenges for future buildings in terms of generating energy more sustainably, and also spending less energy while maintaining high levels of comfort in a changing climate. The Passive House Standard has demonstrated that it is a good solution to developing lowenergy houses with superior indoor environmental quality, which has started in Europe and has since spread worldwide. In New Zealand, a number of Passive Houses have been built in the last years as a voluntary certification scheme. It is important to investigate how these houses are actually performing after being built: Post-Occupancy Evaluation is a key practice for low-energy buildings, a good way to confirm design expectations and verify the performance predicted in simulations. The research starts with a literature review of New Zealand housing stock issues, the existing institutional framework and independent initiatives to improve building performance in the country. An overview of the Passive House Standard and the theory behind is then presented alongside its requirements worldwide and also its guidelines specific to the New Zealand climate. All certified Passive Houses completed in New Zealand are shown and compared. The next stage is an in-depth analysis of two case studies: House A in Auckland (in the process of obtaining Passive House certification) and House B in Whanganui (certified Passive House). By collecting indoor environmental measurements, energy consumption data, and through interviews with occupants, a solid understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each design and construction method is achieved. Interviews with occupants show very satisfactory thermal comfort ratings for both case studies. The quantitative data is compared against the requirements of the Passive House Standard and against previous research about code-compliant houses in New Zealand. In both cases, there are periods where temperature goes beyond the Passive House limits, but the homes still show much higher levels of indoor comfort when compared to the housing stock. In House A there was overheating in summer, and in House B there was underheating in winter. Lack of adequate shading was the main cause of overheating in House A, while restricted use of active heating by the occupants caused the low temperatures in House B. Nonetheless, the occupants felt comfortable in these conditions in both case studies. Both dwellings have managed to maintain well-controlled relative indoor humidity -- the heat recovery ventilation system was the key for this. In terms of energy, the consumption was significantly lower than the limit for Passive House certification. Because occupants tend to use less heating than allowed by the standard, energy consumption is reduced. In addition, both houses have generated energy on site by using solar-powered photovoltaic panels. Overall, post-occupancy data showed that Passive Houses achieve superior results in terms of energy and comfort when compared to New Zealand housing stock. These results confirm that the standard delivers what is promised: low energy consumption and high indoor environmental quality. However, the number of dwellings built this way in New Zealand is still very limited and the standard still faces scepticism in the country. Therefore, these results can be shared to demonstrate the quality of these buildings, and by doing so advocate the implementation of the Passive House standard in this country.
Download or read book Passive House for New Zealand written by Jason Quinn (Building scientist) and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Our homes should be a safe haven. In this succinct, fiercely argued book, building scientist and Passive House designer Jason Quinn reminds us of all the ways New Zealand housing fails. He takes aim at the Building Code and the high cost of building average (or worse) homes. Most of all, this is a book concerned with how to do better. It makes an impassioned argument for much wider use in New Zealand of the Passive House building performance standard. Jason Quinn demolishes myths about Passive House concepts and demonstrates its relevance for New Zealand conditions. The theory is backed up with concrete examples of New Zealand’s first 24 Certified Passive Houses and concludes with the more diverse projects - apartment buildings, offices and tourist accommodation - that are being planned. Of interest to architects and architectural designers - and those among their clients who are interested in how their new home will work and feel, not just how it will look - Passive House for New Zealand is also an important read for anyone involved in the building industry and in making policy on health and housing"--Back cover.
Download or read book Sustainable Development and Planning X written by G. Passerini and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains research from the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning. The papers included in this volume form a collection of research from academics, policy makers, practitioners and other stakeholders from across the globe who discuss the latest advances in the field. Problems related to development and planning, which affect rural and urban areas, are present in all regions of the world. Accelerated urbanisation has resulted in deterioration of the environment and loss of quality of life. Urban development can also aggravate problems faced by rural areas such as forests, mountain regions and coastal areas, amongst many others. Taking into consideration the interaction between different regions and developing new methodologies for monitoring, planning and implementation of novel strategies can offer solutions for mitigating environmental pollution and non-sustainable use of available resources. Energy saving and eco-friendly building approaches have become an important part of modern development, which places special emphasis on resource optimisation. Planning has a key role to play in ensuring that these solutions as well as new materials and processes are incorporated in the most efficient manner. The application of new academic findings to planning and development strategies, assessment tools and decision making processes are all covered in this book.
Download or read book Passivhaus written by Sasha Hendry and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Star New Zealand standards do not presently recognise residential buildings, which form one of the largest sectors of energy consumption in New Zealand. New Zealand currently lacks the distinction between 'sustainable' and 'energy' architecture. German initiatives such as the Passivhaus, which use highly insulated facades eliminate the need for heating and cooling, may have application in New Zealand. The research question here is: How can the principles of energy saving architecture developed in Germany be adapted for use in New Zealand? A plan for a Karangahape Road site in Auckland, New Zealand is developed to illustrate how this might be done.
Download or read book Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand written by New Zealand. Parliament. House of Representatives and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Positive Energy Homes written by Robin Brimblecombe and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive energy homes enable people to live healthy and comfortable lives with energy left over to share. Creating a house you love that produces surplus energy is surprisingly easy with a thorough understanding of how buildings work and careful attention to detail in construction. The Passive House standard, with its well-proven track record, forms the basis for creating positive energy homes. This book explores the Passive House ‘fabric first’ approach, as well as the science and practicalities of effective ventilation strategies, smart options for heating and cooling, daylight harvesting, and efficient lighting and appliances. Positive Energy Homes provides home owners world-wide, architects and builders with an understanding of the principles and technical details of building these houses.
Download or read book Designing Comfortable Homes written by Michael Robert Donn and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand written by New Zealand. Parliament. House of Representatives and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 1248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Power Utility Communications written by Harvey Lehpamer and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely new book is a cutting edge resource for engineers involved in the electric utility industry. This one-of-a-kind resource explores the planning, design, and deployment of communications networks, including fiber, microwave, RF, and Ethernet in electric utility spaces as related to Smart Grid. Readers are presented with an introduction to power utility communications, providing a thorough overview of data transmission media, electrical grid, and power grid modernization. Communication fundamentals and fiber-optic radio system design are also covered. Network performance and reliability considerations are discussed including channel protection, system latency, and cyber and grid security. Clear examples and calculations are presented to demonstrate reliability and availability measures for fiber-optic systems.
Download or read book Passive House in Different Climates written by Mary James and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passive House in Different Climates introduces the seven Passive House principles, to help you create super-insulated, airtight buildings that require minimal energy use to heat, cool, dehumidify, and ventilate, with superior indoor air quality and year-round comfort. Seventeen case studies in four climate zones---marine, cold and very cold, mixed-dry and hot-dry, and mixed-humid and hot-humid---and in ten countries, show you how to achieve net-zero energy regardless of where you’re building or what type of building is required. Includes more than 150 color illustrations.
Download or read book Introduction to Green Chemistry written by Albert Matlack and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-04-03 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With roughly 5500 references, this book may be considered more of a treatise than a mere introduction to green chemistry. Using an unconventional approach, the author provides a broad but thorough review of the subject, covering traditional green chemistry topics such as catalysis, benign solvents, and alternative feedstocks before moving on to less frequently covered topics such as chemistry of longer wear and population and the environmental chemistry. Topics such as these highlight the importance of chemistry to everyday life and demonstrate the real benefits that wider exploitation of green chemistry can have for society.
Download or read book Positive Energy Homes written by Robin Brimblecombe and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to how positive energy living can be achieved, through homes that power themselves and empower their occupants. Positive energy homes enable people to live healthy and comfortable lives with energy left over to share. Creating a house you love that produces surplus energy is surprisingly easy with a thorough understanding of how buildings work and careful attention to detail in construction. The Passive House standard, with its well-proven track record, forms the basis for creating positive energy homes. This book explores the Passive House 'fabric first' approach, as well as the science and practicalities of effective ventilation strategies, smart options for heating and cooling, daylight harvesting, and efficient lighting and appliances. Positive Energy Homes provides home owners world-wide, architects and builders with an understanding of the principles and technical details of building these houses.
Download or read book Appendix to the Journal of the House of the Representatives written by New Zealand. Legislature. House of Representatives and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change written by David Crichton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Ecohouse, this fully revised edition of Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change provides unique insights into how we can protect our buildings, cities, infra-structures and lifestyles against risks associated with extreme weather and related social, economic and energy events. Three new chapters present evidence of escalating rates of environmental change. The authors explore the growing urgency for mitigation and adaptation responses that deal with the resulting challenges. Theoretical information sits alongside practical design guidelines, so architects, designers and planners can not only see clearly what problems they face, but also find the solutions they need, in order to respond to power and water supply needs. Considers use of materials, structures, site issues and planning in order to provide design solutions. Examines recent climate events in the US and UK and looks at how architecture was successful or not in preventing building damage. Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change is an essential source, not just for architects, engineers and planners facing the challenges of designing our building for a changing climate, but also for everyone involved in their production and use.
Download or read book Energy Efficiency written by Standards New Zealand and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sustainability and Toxicity of Building Materials written by Emina K. Petrović and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-02-10 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability and Toxicity of Building Materials: Manufacture, Use and Disposal Stages provides a review of toxicity impacts from building materials, including the consideration of the toxicity in the extraction and manufacture of the materials and eventual dismantling and disposal. This book also offers the potential to stimulate future developments in this area, both in terms of knowledge-building and methods for future research. With the increasing emphasis on sustainable construction, it has become important to better understand the impacts of common materials. Civil and structural engineers, postgraduates, researchers as well as architects will find this book to be useful in selecting sustainable building materials.While many building and furnishing materials are safe to use, in recent decades, some have had to be redesigned due to recognition that they contained problem chemicals like formaldehyde. Unfortunately, there is still limited understanding of the toxic impacts of many synthetic chemicals which means that the risks in this area are not well recognized. With increasing interest in using limited resources more sustainably, definitions of what is sustainable should be expanded to move from the focus on energy and carbon impacts to also include more explicit consideration of toxicity impacts. Examines toxicity in the extraction and manufacturing of materials Presents the short and long-term toxicity effects of natural and manmade building materials Guides readers in selecting building materials that have a positive impact on the health of occupants and the environment
