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Sustainable Technologies for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

Design and Evaluation Methods

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Authors:
  1. Sašo Medved

    1. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana , Ljubljana, Slovenia

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  2. Suzana Domjan

    1. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana , Ljubljana, Slovenia

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  3. Ciril Arkar

    1. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana , Ljubljana, Slovenia

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  • Includes case studies and extended graphical presentations
  • Provides theoretical and operative approaches to inspire policymakers and building planners
  • Addresses the most challenging research issues related to energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and building physics

Part of the book series: Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering (SPRTRCIENG)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Indoor Comfort Requirements

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 1-27

  3. Energy Sources

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 29-58

  4. Introduction to Building Physics

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 59-83

  5. Experimental Evaluation of Buildings’ Envelope Thermal Properties

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 85-103

  6. Global Climate and Energy Performance of the Building

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 105-129

  7. Best Available Technologies (BAT) for On-Site and Near-by Generation of Heat for NZEB

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 131-160

  8. Best Available Technologies (BAT) for On-Site Electricity Generation for nZEB

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 161-189

  9. Space Heating of nZEB

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 191-230

  10. Space Cooling of nZEB

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 231-268

  11. Domestic Hot Water Heating in nZEB

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 269-288

  12. Ventilation of nZEB

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 289-326

  13. Energy Efficient Lighting of nZEB

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 327-348

  14. Energy Labelling of Buildings

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 349-356

  15. Environmental Labelling of Buildings

    • Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar
    Pages 357-388
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About this book

This book presents cutting-edge work on the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of buildings, examining EU policies, regulations and technologies for complex systems such as passive buildings, sustainable buildings and, as part of the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD), nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) requirements. It explores a wide range of topics, including indoor environment requirements, building physics, in-situ experiments to determine the thermal properties of buildings, nZEB requirements, building service technology, and methods of evaluating energy efficiency and environmental impacts. It also provides an overview of the best available technologies for nZEB, including those for the rational use of energy, utilization of renewable energy sources, EPBD systems and calculation methods. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners of urban planning, and architecture, civil and mechanical engineering.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana , Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Sašo Medved, Suzana Domjan, Ciril Arkar

About the authors

Sašo Medved is full professor and head of the Laboratory for Sustainable Technologies in Buildings at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. His research focuses on transformation of renewable energy sources, environmental engineering, building physics, the heat and mass transfer in urban environments, mitigating climate change.

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