Net Zero Energy Design – A Guide for Commercial Architecture

<p>Acknowledgments IX</p>
<p>In Introduction xiii</p>
<p>My Net Zero Energy Journey XIII</p>
<p>How To Use This Book xi v</p>
<p>OV Chapter 1: Net Zero Energy Building</p>
<p>Overview 1</p>
<p>The Case for Net Zero Energy Buildings 1</p>
<p>Defining Net Zero Energy 4</p>
<p>Classifying Net Zero Energy Buildings 10</p>
<p>Alternative Approaches to Net Zero Energy 12</p>
<p>Certifying Net Zero Energy Buildings 15</p>
<p>Building Industry Research and Trends 16</p>
<p>Building Industry Programs 19</p>
<p>Building Industry Codes and Regulations 20</p>
<p>Building Rating and Energy Labeling Systems 23</p>
<p>PC Chapter 2: Project Conception and Delivery 27</p>
<p>The Net Zero Energy Objective 27</p>
<p>Project Conception 36</p>
<p>Project Planning 40</p>
<p>Project Team Selection 44</p>
<p>Delivery Methods 49</p>
<p>Risks and Rewards 53</p>
<p>IP Chapter 3: Integrated Process 57</p>
<p>Integrated Delivery and Management 57</p>
<p>Project Delivery Phases 63</p>
<p>Integrated Design Methods 69</p>
<p>Building Energy Modeling 73</p>
<p>En Chapter 4: Energy 89</p>
<p>Energy Basics 89</p>
<p>Energy Use Intensity 102</p>
<p>Energy Targets 109</p>
<p>Energy and Thermal Comfort 125</p>
<p>DF Chapter 5: Design Fundamentals 133</p>
<p>Energy Design Conditions 133</p>
<p>Climate Assessment 133</p>
<p>Site Assessment 158</p>
<p>Building Massing and Geometry 166</p>
<p>Building Type and Zoning 177</p>
<p>PA Chapter 6: Pa ssive Architecture 183</p>
<p>Passive Design 183</p>
<p>Design Science 186</p>
<p>Building Envelope 202</p>
<p>Passive Strategies 215</p>
<p>EE Chapter 7: Energy–Efficient Building Systems 231</p>
<p>Active Systems 231</p>
<p>Basic Concepts 235</p>
<p>HVAC Overview 240</p>
<p>Low–Energy Distribution 243</p>
<p>Low–Energy Primary Equipment 247</p>
<p>Domestic Hot Water 256</p>
<p>Lighting 258</p>
<p>District Energy 266</p>
<p>RE Chapter 8: Renewab le Energy 271</p>
<p>Renewable Energy Basics 271</p>
<p>Solar Power 272</p>
<p>Solar Thermal 284</p>
<p>Wind 293</p>
<p>Hydro 300</p>
<p>Geothermal 306</p>
<p>Biomass 309</p>
<p>Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 314</p>
<p>Ec Chapter 9: Economics 319</p>
<p>Financial Considerations 319</p>
<p>Financial Models 329</p>
<p>Financial Analysis 333</p>
<p>Net Zero Energy and the Real Estate Market 341</p>
<p>OO Chapter 10: Operations and Occupancy 347</p>
<p>Building Operation 347</p>
<p>Plug Loads 352</p>
<p>Green Behavior 357</p>
<p>Net Zero Energy Performance Plan 363</p>
<p>NZ Chapter 11: Net Zero Energy 367</p>
<p>Net Zero Energy Balance 367</p>
<p>Net Zero Energy Measures 367</p>
<p>Carbon Neutrality 377</p>
<p>CS Chapter 12: Case Study: DOE /NREL Research Support Facility 387</p>
<p>Introduction 387</p>
<p>Process 388</p>
<p>Project Economics 389</p>
<p>Climate, Site, and Program 391</p>
<p>Design Response 394</p>
<p>Operation and Occupancy 406</p>
<p>Performance Metrics 411</p>
<p>Bib liography 417</p>
<p>About the Author 427</p>
<p>Index 429</p>