Zero Net Energy Case Study Buildings: Volume 1 - Softcover

Dean FAIA, Edward

9781530630240: Zero Net Energy Case Study Buildings: Volume 1

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ISBN 10: 153063024X ISBN 13: 9781530630240

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

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This is the first of two volumes of in-depth case studies of zero-net-energy (ZNE) buildings, that is, of buildings designed so that the energy used by the building over the course of a year is equal to the amount of energy supplied by its on-site renewable energy system. In this first volume, six non-residential buildings of different sizes and types are discussed in detail, covering the general background of the projects, the design strategies developed and employed for the climate and building type, the design features and systems utilized to achieve ZNE performance and the computer modeling tools used in evaluating the effectiveness of these features and systems as well as the expected overall building performance. This book goes beyond recent publications on ZNE buildings with its reporting and analysis of the actual measured energy use and renewable energy production, including graphs and charts of this performance over a full year, confirming actual achievement of the zero-net-energy goal. Monthly and annual performance is then compared to the “predicted” energy consumption, with discussion of possible reasons for differences. Each case study concludes with a candid discussion of post-occupancy issues for the building with particular mention of those that appear to be common to each ZNE building. The book is intended primarily for design professionals as well as building owners who may be considering a zero-net-energy goal for a new or renovated building project, but it is also suitable for non-professionals who wish to develop an understanding of the eminent practicality of this emerging type of building. The book is focused on Design as the key ingredient in these successful buildings. Enhanced by many beautiful photographs and illustrations, it is attractive and easy to read, while still providing detailed technical information common to all the case study buildings.

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About the Author

Edward Dean, FAIA, is a practicing architect and sustainability consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been a champion of low-energy aspects of green building design for his entire career. After teaching design studio and environmental courses at the University of California, Berkeley, for ten years, he turned to full time architectural practice as lead designer on a number of projects noted for their innovative aspects in low-energy buildings, in particular design for daylight. He continued to work in the mainstream practice of architecture at major firms in California and is now engaged in full-time consulting practice with his own firm, Bernheim + Dean Inc., in sustainable and healthy building design, and zero-net-energy (ZNE) design in particular. In recognition of his career-long leadership on a national level in low-energy, high performance building design, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated him in 2012 to the College of Fellows of the AIA.

Review

For the thousands of years humans have relied on burning carbon based fuels for warmth and light, but we are now at a fundamental inflection point as demonstrated by the zero case studies in this book. They show we can design wonderful places to live and work using natural daylight, innovative comfort strategies, and 100% renewable energy. Edward Dean provides all the details and commentary on how these projects work, with excellent photography, drawings, and detailed energy use data. A wonderful resource for architects, clients, and engineers at the leading edge, and those who aspire to be.
- Scott Shell, FAIA, Partner
EHDD Architecture

Dr. Ed Dean uses his decades of experience designing beautiful low-energy buildings, and his deep building science knowledge, to takes us for a technically thorough tour of today’s leading edge zero net energy buildings in California. These robust case studies help impact both policy and market issues by showing replicable methods with actual outcomes. It is not only the stories of the strengths of these projects but the book’s inclusion of struggles and weakness that we need more of to have credibility. This is tool more than a book and we can build differently because of it.
- Cathy Higgins, Research Director
New Buildings Institute

In Zero Net Energy Case Study Buildings (Volumes 1 and 2), Edward Dean presents a comprehensive and detailed look at a wide range of buildings that are part of the zero net energy movement. Dean provides careful coverage of design approaches along with documentation of as-operated performance. The case studies provide a very valuable reference to confirm achievements to date and inspire the design and building-owner communities to continue advances in meeting big goals to reverse the climate impact from our built environment.

- John Elliott, Chief Sustainability Officer

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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