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Total energy and environmental performance of low carbon buildings: a cross sectoral study

Burman, E; Stamp, S; Jain, N; Shrubsole, C; Mumovic, D; Davies, M; (2018) Total energy and environmental performance of low carbon buildings: a cross sectoral study. In: Proceedings of the 8th annual CIBSE Technical Symposium. The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE): London, UK. Green open access

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Abstract

This paper reports on the key findings of performance evaluations of eight new-build and newly refurbished buildings in four sectors: Offices, Schools, Hospitals, and Apartment blocks. Energy performances of these buildings are compared against the available design estimations and good practice benchmarks. Thermal comfort and indoor air quality in these buildings have also been analysed to provide a holistic view of total energy and environmental performance. The performance of the building with the least energy use suggests that a performance contract can be effective if it addresses both energy and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). Other improvement opportunities identified include optimisation of ventilation control, performance measurement and verification of low carbon systems, and provisions for inspection and maintenance of advanced mechanical ventilation systems in low-energy dwellings.

Type: Proceedings paper
Title: Total energy and environmental performance of low carbon buildings: a cross sectoral study
Event: 8th annual CIBSE Technical Symposium
Location: South Bank University
Dates: 12 April 2018 - 13 April 2018
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
Publisher version: https://www.cibse.org/knowledge/knowledge-items/de...
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Total performance, energy performance, Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), UK
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > Bartlett School Env, Energy and Resources
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10047043
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