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Near zero energy through integrated design
Posted on: 16 October 2014
By: mackene
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The basics of what most consider ‘sustainable design’ have migrated from the fringe to the mainstream of the UK construction industry in the past 20 years. Post occupancy evaluation, embodied energy, lifecycle analysis and designing for deconstruction are all receiving more time, effort and (in some cases) funding by the more enlightened clients, designers and contractors. Research in the UK and throughout Europe has shown that one such method to enhance performance without increasing overall costs can be achieved through recently-clarified advancements in collaborative working and partnering. Integrated design (ID) is an advance on the principles of collaborative working and partnering. Research between 11 EU partners, including BRE for the UK, has demonstrated that a significant part of the challenge in delivering near zero energy buildings in practice is ensuring that the finished building is the best low energy match for the requirements of that building’s occupant.
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