The Value of Net Zero Energy Renovations

There are more and more smart technological solutions on the market for the Net Zero Energy Refurbishment of the current building stock. The Delft University of Technology developed a Net Zero Energy Renovation (NZER) concept as part of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 competition: Prêt-à-Loger. Many other NZER concepts are developed within...

Re-novate: Upgradable Building Envelope System for Energy Reduction Renovation of Dutch Post-war Apartments

Problem Definition and main objective: Current prefabricated building envelope systems utilised for energy reduction renovations are expected to be a long-lasting solution. In practice, the building envelope systems are not adapted to facilitate future updates due to changing regulations or changing standards. Furthermore, in most renovation...