Seminar 42 -- European Net-Zero Energy Activities and Buildings
This product is a PDF that contains links to files that consist of PowerPoint slides synchronized with the audio-recording of the speaker, PDF files of the slides, and audio only (mp3 format) as noted.In 2010, the framework of Energy Performance of Building Directive was recast (2010/31/EU) modifying the original EPBD from 2002 and defining new means of improving the energy performance of buildings including building energy performance certification and the concept of building with almost zero energy consumption, which should be implemented on all new buildings latest in 2020. New requirements to the building materials, technologies and concepts related the nearly zero energy buildings will impact to the building industry mainly in the field of intelligent buildings, new high-efficient building services system, new building materials. Examples of technologies and building concepts used in low energy houses in Europe are presented. Recast of the Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings