New evaluation metrics: the H2020 Mobistyle project contribution

In energy planning for the building sector, it is possible to identify two needs: i) considering the multiple benefits of renovation strategies in evaluation procedures; ii) educate occupants about their impacts on buildings energy consumptions to control the performance gap. In this paper the H2020 Mobistyle project contribution is underlined

Comparison of measured and calculated energy performance certificate for the buildings of company Krka, d.d., Novo mesto

The thesis presents the production of the measured and the calculated energy performance certificate, which is as of late mandatory when selling or renting buildings, as well as with building as a part of the project of Works executed. The performance certificate has been executed for the two buildings which were built as parts of the development control centre of the company Krka, d. d., Novo mesto. The buildings show similarities in design and purpose. The first part of the thesis presents the relevance of the energy performance certificate and the legislation, which provides a detailed definition of the production of the energy performance certificate. The following part is the presentation of the buildings in reference to their architectural building construction and geographical location. The first part of the analysis presents the production of the measured certificate, which is executed according to the acquired measured data about the monthly energy consumption. The second part of the analysis offers insight into the methodology for the calculation of the energy features and the production of the energy performance certificate using the TOST program. As part of the analysis, the calculation of the energy needed for the functioning of the building and yearly emission of the CO2 is executed. The comparison of the measured and the calculated values, dealt with next, poses the question whether it is relevant to compare of the two certificates. The factors causing the discrepancy are hereby discussed. Recommendations for the energy renovation are presented in the final part of the analysis. The restoration measures which would result in the reduction of energy consumption are substantiated by calculated simulations in the TOST program. The thesis finishes with findings and conclusions arrived at throughout the entire research

People-Centred Approach for ICT Tools Supporting Energy Efficient and Healthy Behaviour in Buildings

This paper attempts to alter a prevailing assumption that buildings use energy to an understanding that in fact, people use energy. Therefore, to successfully accelerate the transition to a low-carbon society and economy more emphasis should be on motivating people and increasing their awareness leading to an energy efficient building use. In this context, this paper provides insights from the Horizon 2020 MOBISTYLE project. The aim of the MOBISTYLE project is to motivate behavioural change by raising consumer awareness through a provision of attractive personalized information on user’s energy use, indoor environment and health, through information and communication technology (ICT) based services. The most relevant motivational factors and key performance indicators (KPIs) for encouraging a more energy conscious and healthy lifestyle were defined by means of a people-centred approach, adopting anthropological inquiries in different settings located in different European Union (EU) countries. Behaviour change is achieved through awareness campaigns, which encourage users to be pro-active about their energy consumption and to simultaneously improve health and well-being

Driving decarbonisation of the EU building stock by enhancing a consumer centred and locally based circular renovation process

H2020 project DRIVE0 (Driving decarbonisation of the EU building stock by enhancing a consumer centred and locally based circular renovation process) aims to come to a decarbonisation of the EU building stock and to accelerate deep renovation processes by enhancing a consumer centred circular renovation process in order to make deep renovation more attractive for consumers and investors, more environmental friendly. Circular renovation concepts and process will specifically be developed and implemented in the seven demonstration cases in seven countries, representing all climatic zones in Europ

Driving decarbonisation of the EU building stock by enhancing a consumer centred and locally based circular renovation process

H2020 project DRIVEO (Driving decarbonisation of the EU building stock by enhancing a consumer centred and locally based circular renovation process) aims to come to a decarbonisation of the EU building stock and to accelerate deep renovation processes by enhancing a consumer centred circular renovation process in order to make deep renovation more attractive for consumers and investors, more environmental friendly. Circular renovation concepts and process will specifically be developed and implemented in the seven demonstration cases in seven countries, representing all climatic zones in Europ