Chris Rickett presents on Partners in Project Green, a project lead by Toronto and Region Conservation and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to create the world's largest eco-business zone
Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in BuildingsAlliance To Save Energy
Vice President for Programs Jeff Harris (jharris@ase.org) discussed energy efficiency measures in new and existing buildings, as well as cross-cutting techniques for achieving maximum advantages. Jeff’s work focuses on U.S. and international energy efficiency policies for buildings, appliances, and utilities, and market transformation through public sector leadership.
Horizon 2020 Information & Networking Webinar - Energy Efficiency | PitchesKTN
The webinar provided background information on various call topics and on support available for both UK and European organisations in how to apply for funding and search for partners. KTN hosted this event on behalf of Innovate UK and was delivered by Viola Hay, KTN, Helen Fairclough, EU Energy Focus, Horizon 2020 National Contact Point for Energy, Gordon Sutherland, EASME, Kerry Young, Microwire Limited, and Giulia Simonelli, EEN.
The webinar gave an overview of H2020 Energy Efficiency Call topics, and support available for UK organisations in how to apply for funding, as well as case studies and hints and tips for applicants. This enabled attendees to gain an insight into the benefits of participating, guidelines for preparing a project outline and the support and collaboration tools available.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/horizon-2020-calls-on-energy-efficiency-webinar-recording-and-slides-now-available
The document discusses a vision for 2020 where construction methods will minimize on-site labor through increased prefabrication. Buildings may become more transportable, able to move or expand as needed. Sustainability and reuse of building materials will drive construction methods and materials.
This document outlines a study to estimate the potential energy savings from introducing or strengthening building energy codes for new urban buildings. It will model the energy use of representative building types under baseline and code-compliant scenarios. Literature review findings on previous related studies inform the methodology, which involves selecting key building categories, modeling prototypes, quality assurance using energy intensity data, and extrapolating savings to future building stocks. A schedule is proposed for collaborating with stakeholders to refine inputs and review results over the next months.
Systemic Biases in the National Electricity MarketGlen Wright
The document discusses barriers to demand-side participation (DSP) in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM). It identifies a lack of objectives for DSP and the environment in the NEM rules. Additionally, electricity prices do not properly reflect costs, creating little incentive for consumers to reduce usage. Utilities also favor expanding centralized supply over DSP due to regulatory biases. The document recommends adding DSP and environmental objectives to the NEM, improving price signals to consumers, and reforming regulations to increase DSP incentives for utilities. While some progress has been made, fundamental changes are still needed to overcome entrenched supply-side biases in the market design.
Chris Rickett presents on Partners in Project Green, a project lead by Toronto and Region Conservation and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to create the world's largest eco-business zone
Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in BuildingsAlliance To Save Energy
Vice President for Programs Jeff Harris (jharris@ase.org) discussed energy efficiency measures in new and existing buildings, as well as cross-cutting techniques for achieving maximum advantages. Jeff’s work focuses on U.S. and international energy efficiency policies for buildings, appliances, and utilities, and market transformation through public sector leadership.
Horizon 2020 Information & Networking Webinar - Energy Efficiency | PitchesKTN
The webinar provided background information on various call topics and on support available for both UK and European organisations in how to apply for funding and search for partners. KTN hosted this event on behalf of Innovate UK and was delivered by Viola Hay, KTN, Helen Fairclough, EU Energy Focus, Horizon 2020 National Contact Point for Energy, Gordon Sutherland, EASME, Kerry Young, Microwire Limited, and Giulia Simonelli, EEN.
The webinar gave an overview of H2020 Energy Efficiency Call topics, and support available for UK organisations in how to apply for funding, as well as case studies and hints and tips for applicants. This enabled attendees to gain an insight into the benefits of participating, guidelines for preparing a project outline and the support and collaboration tools available.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/horizon-2020-calls-on-energy-efficiency-webinar-recording-and-slides-now-available
The document discusses a vision for 2020 where construction methods will minimize on-site labor through increased prefabrication. Buildings may become more transportable, able to move or expand as needed. Sustainability and reuse of building materials will drive construction methods and materials.
This document outlines a study to estimate the potential energy savings from introducing or strengthening building energy codes for new urban buildings. It will model the energy use of representative building types under baseline and code-compliant scenarios. Literature review findings on previous related studies inform the methodology, which involves selecting key building categories, modeling prototypes, quality assurance using energy intensity data, and extrapolating savings to future building stocks. A schedule is proposed for collaborating with stakeholders to refine inputs and review results over the next months.
Systemic Biases in the National Electricity MarketGlen Wright
The document discusses barriers to demand-side participation (DSP) in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM). It identifies a lack of objectives for DSP and the environment in the NEM rules. Additionally, electricity prices do not properly reflect costs, creating little incentive for consumers to reduce usage. Utilities also favor expanding centralized supply over DSP due to regulatory biases. The document recommends adding DSP and environmental objectives to the NEM, improving price signals to consumers, and reforming regulations to increase DSP incentives for utilities. While some progress has been made, fundamental changes are still needed to overcome entrenched supply-side biases in the market design.
CIB TG66 India Webinar 20120628 Priyanka Kochhar Energy efficiency in buildingsINIVE EEIG
CIB TASK GROUP 66 WEB EVENT
"THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICY IN INDIA AND BEYOND"
THURSDAY 28 JUNE 2012
2 pm – 4 pm Indian Standard Time
AGENDA
- Introduction, by Jean Carassus, CIB TG66 Coordinator, Professor at Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Paris Institute of Technology, mandated by Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (France).
- The Implementation of Energy Efficient Buildings’ Policy in India- by Priyanka Kochar, Programme Manager, Sustainable Habitats Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi.
- Beyond the Building: Energy Efficient Surrounding is Future of India, by Dr Mahua Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture & Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
- Conclusion by Peter Wouters, CIB Marketing and Communication Chair, Director at Belgian Building Research Institute (BBRI, Belgium),
BACKGROUND FOR THIS EVENT
CIB Task Group 66 is setting up several meetings to capitalize high level information on "THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICIES IN 5 CONTINENTS".
The first event was an International Seminar organized in Brussels. It was dedicated to the European policy (four presentations), the action of three international organizations (UNEP-SBCI, IEA, WBCSD) and the policies of four countries: Brazil, China, South Africa and the USA.
The second event was an Internet Session dedicated to Europe, with five presentations from Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and Poland.
The third event was an Internet Session dedicated to North America, with five presentations from Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The fourth event was an Internet Session dedicated to South America, with five presentations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela.
To listen to registered conferences and see presentations from those events, visit
http://cib.sympraxis.eu
The Shaw Group Inc. is an engineering, construction, and consulting firm founded in 1987 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It provides services to government and private sector clients in energy, chemicals, power, nuclear, environmental, infrastructure, and emergency response. In fiscal year 2008, Shaw Group reported $7 billion in revenue with a backlog of $14.8 billion. It employs 26,000 people globally and has a focus on sustainability in its operations.
This document outlines the KUBIK laboratory building project. KUBIK aims to be a fully modular, monitored building used to analyze construction elements' energy performance. It will help address issues like rising energy costs and environmental impact. KUBIK will benefit companies through innovation opportunities, society by advancing sustainability research, and governments by supporting efficiency goals.
The document discusses MACED's approach to promoting clean energy in Appalachia. It notes that the region faces economic distress due to the decline of coal and rising energy costs, creating an opportunity for clean energy growth. MACED's strategies include supporting new clean energy jobs with capital and assistance, creating examples that benefit local communities, and piloting programs to increase energy efficiency. The organization provides capital, technical support, and advocacy to strengthen the clean energy value chain in Appalachia from entrepreneurs to end users.
Greener Pastures is a business plan for a company that will develop and manufacture green building products in India. The plan outlines the need for more sustainable building practices in India given problems of pollution, population growth, and resource depletion. Greener Pastures will locate its manufacturing plant in Mundra, Gujarat, a special economic zone, and will partner with New Ventures India and IBM to develop products like smart grids, efficient lighting and HVAC systems, cool roofs, and water saving technologies. These products will be marketed towards developers and commercial tenants using strategies like educational campaigns, case studies, and positioning the company as a solution for social responsibility. The financial plan estimates the value of the initial real estate investment to be
This document is the final report of an Innovation and Growth Team examining how the UK construction industry can transition to a low carbon economy. It finds that the construction industry has an opportunity to lead this transition through low carbon product and service innovation. However, a "quantum change" is needed to meet UK climate targets. There are common barriers across sectors, including a lack of clarity on the transition path, a need for government-industry cooperation, and a lack of market incentives for low carbon construction. The report makes recommendations to address these barriers and enable the construction industry to fully realize its potential role in achieving the UK's carbon reduction goals.
Green building technology in the context of sustainable housing affordabilityijerd
This document provides an overview of a journal article that examines green building technology in the context of sustainable and affordable housing in Malaysia. The article utilizes a case study approach involving interviews and analysis of secondary data to explore how green building concepts can be applied to create more affordable housing for Malaysian residents. It reviews literature on sustainable development, sustainability in construction, and housing affordability. The study aims to address the major barrier of high construction costs by proposing ways to reduce the cost of green building and encourage stakeholders to work together towards more sustainable and affordable housing options in Malaysia.
This document summarizes a workshop on affordable housing retrofits in British Columbia. The workshop brought together over 40 participants from housing societies, government, academia and industry. Participants discussed the Energiesprong model from the Netherlands which has delivered net-zero energy retrofits at scale. The group explored how a similar approach could help B.C. meet its targets of reducing building emissions by half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Key topics included retrofit economics, opportunities and barriers, and how to structure market development to support industrialized retrofit solutions.
Energy efficiency presentation for codes and standardsBrenda Taylor
This document discusses opportunities for architects in the growing market for deep energy retrofits of existing buildings. Deep energy retrofits aim for energy savings of 45-50% through a holistic approach considering the building envelope, systems, and user behavior. While most current retrofits achieve around 20-25% savings through simple equipment replacements, deep retrofits provide more opportunities for architects' integrated design skills. The document outlines the technical skills and knowledge architects would need to lead deep retrofit projects and make the business case for their value in achieving greater energy savings through a whole-building approach.
Unlocking Engineering and Construction performance webinar apac slideshareAconex
With annual revenues expected to grow to $17 trillion by 2030, the Engineering and Construction (E&C) industry is pivotal to the world economy. Digitalisation and innovation are moving at speed across the industry, yet the transformation continues to be a challenge for most organisations. Industry expert, Dr. Ahmet Citipitioglu, a veteran of TAV Construction and Ken Panitz, Principal Methods, Learning & Innovation with CIMIC Group along with Andrew Newsome, Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, discuss the new digital reality for E&C and present real-life case studies to unlock technological value.
The document discusses the impact of technology on higher level skills needs in the UK construction industry, with a focus on offsite construction. It finds that offsite construction requires new skills and adaptation of existing skills to work with modern methods and technologies. Key job roles in offsite construction include designers, engineers, project managers and tradespeople with skills in areas like planning, multi-skilling, and collaboration. Challenges to the growth of offsite construction include a lack of training provision and industry collaboration, while opportunities include improved productivity, quality and sustainability. The implications are for closer industry-academia links, stimulating demand, multi-skilled training, and careers advice on offsite roles.
The document discusses prefabricated structures and their advantages over traditional construction methods. It notes that prefabricated structures can be built faster, with higher quality, improved safety, and lower costs compared to traditional methods. However, it also outlines some common problems with relocatable prefabricated structures, such as issues with indoor environment quality, flooring, and appearance. The document advocates for future prefabricated structures that can accommodate different climates, architectural styles, and contexts while addressing these common problems.
Towards Nearly Zero Energy buildings
This document discusses nearly zero energy buildings (NZEBs). It defines NZEBs and outlines their key principles. Buildings consume 30% of final energy globally and achieving NZEBs is important for reducing emissions. The document discusses challenges to achieving NZEBs, including costs, skills gaps, and technical issues. It proposes a roadmap involving collaboration between government, developers, utilities, and others to establish regulations, provide incentives, boost education, and drive innovation to support wider NZEB adoption through demonstration projects, capacity building, and strengthened building codes. Government leadership is needed to coordinate efforts and mandate energy performance standards.
The Transforming Construction Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Challenge within the Sector Deal aims to increase the efficiency of construction techniques through digital technologies like Business Information Modelling; reduce running costs for building users through energy generation and storage technologies; and conduct research and development and demonstration programmes supporting innovations. The objective is to provide safer, healthier and more affordable buildings that use dramatically less energy looking at design, manufacture, building management and power.
Read more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/iscf-transforming-construction-competition-announced-briefing-events-open
Or watch the webcast here: https://youtu.be/zQxRdrLA2Xo
ICWES15 - Engineering Sustainability - A Systems Approach. Presented by Ms Lo...Engineers Australia
This document discusses engineering sustainability and taking a systems approach. It provides examples of sustainable engineering projects and outlines steps engineers can take to further sustainability goals. Specifically:
1) It highlights several award-winning engineering projects that demonstrate sustainable solutions through resource efficiency, reuse of materials, and reduced environmental impacts.
2) It advocates taking a whole systems approach to sustainability that considers economic, environmental and social factors over the full lifecycle of projects.
3) It argues that engineers are well-positioned to drive sustainability through innovation, expanding their influence early in the project process, and striving for engineering excellence.
Circular Economy Thinking in Construction: A view from UK Manufacturers #CETH...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Jane Thornback of the Construction Products Association at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
Presentation by Terry Stocks at the 2018 Construction Mobile IT Conference 'Digital Construction: Lighting the Way' at the Hallam Conference Centre, London on 24th and 25th May 2018. More information at http://www.comit.org.uk/cconference-2018
GreenWorld Partners and Acuity Power Group are renewable energy consulting firms that work with clients on various sustainability projects. Their services include facilitating renewable energy and microgrid solutions using solar, wind, biomass, and battery storage technologies. They also offer consulting on sustainable building design and help communities develop local renewable energy projects and ownership models.
Angie Jukes, Stockport MBC - Stockport Renewable Energy ExperiencesPAS_Team
Stockport Council in the UK has developed renewable energy policies and provides guidance to help developers implement renewable technologies in new developments. The policies require energy improvements in existing homes and new developments above certain thresholds. They also designate areas for district heating networks, microgeneration, and community-owned wind. Implementing the policies proved challenging initially due to lack of expertise, but over time developers and members gained more support. Renewable installations in the area have increased, though energy remains a lower priority than other planning issues. Lessons learned include the need for validation checklists, viability guidance, training, and pre-application discussions.
Discover Architectural Engineering in this engaging presentation provided by Silicon Consultant LLC. Gain a profound understanding of the discipline, its applications, and innovative solutions in the design and development field.
NAKO LBE is an African-owned multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm formed through a partnership between Lategan Bouwer Engineers, ILISO Consulting, and Triocon Consulting Engineers. NAKO LBE provides specialized civil and structural engineering solutions to clients in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and mining. Their objective is to provide cost-effective, sustainable engineering solutions that offer long-term value and return on investment for clients.
Sustainability of housing in cities- Atul Rajmani PathakAtul Pathak
This document discusses sustainable housing and architecture. It begins by defining housing and the concept of sustainability. It then covers goals of sustainable housing like waste reduction and adapting to the local environment. Various methods for achieving sustainable architecture in houses are presented, with an emphasis on energy efficiency. The document also examines housing as a design process, considering the environment, society, economy, and knowledge transfer. It provides data on increasing urbanization and housing demand. Finally, it profiles several contemporary approaches to sustainable housing design.
CIB TG66 India Webinar 20120628 Priyanka Kochhar Energy efficiency in buildingsINIVE EEIG
CIB TASK GROUP 66 WEB EVENT
"THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICY IN INDIA AND BEYOND"
THURSDAY 28 JUNE 2012
2 pm – 4 pm Indian Standard Time
AGENDA
- Introduction, by Jean Carassus, CIB TG66 Coordinator, Professor at Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Paris Institute of Technology, mandated by Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (France).
- The Implementation of Energy Efficient Buildings’ Policy in India- by Priyanka Kochar, Programme Manager, Sustainable Habitats Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi.
- Beyond the Building: Energy Efficient Surrounding is Future of India, by Dr Mahua Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture & Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
- Conclusion by Peter Wouters, CIB Marketing and Communication Chair, Director at Belgian Building Research Institute (BBRI, Belgium),
BACKGROUND FOR THIS EVENT
CIB Task Group 66 is setting up several meetings to capitalize high level information on "THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICIES IN 5 CONTINENTS".
The first event was an International Seminar organized in Brussels. It was dedicated to the European policy (four presentations), the action of three international organizations (UNEP-SBCI, IEA, WBCSD) and the policies of four countries: Brazil, China, South Africa and the USA.
The second event was an Internet Session dedicated to Europe, with five presentations from Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and Poland.
The third event was an Internet Session dedicated to North America, with five presentations from Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The fourth event was an Internet Session dedicated to South America, with five presentations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela.
To listen to registered conferences and see presentations from those events, visit
http://cib.sympraxis.eu
The Shaw Group Inc. is an engineering, construction, and consulting firm founded in 1987 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It provides services to government and private sector clients in energy, chemicals, power, nuclear, environmental, infrastructure, and emergency response. In fiscal year 2008, Shaw Group reported $7 billion in revenue with a backlog of $14.8 billion. It employs 26,000 people globally and has a focus on sustainability in its operations.
This document outlines the KUBIK laboratory building project. KUBIK aims to be a fully modular, monitored building used to analyze construction elements' energy performance. It will help address issues like rising energy costs and environmental impact. KUBIK will benefit companies through innovation opportunities, society by advancing sustainability research, and governments by supporting efficiency goals.
The document discusses MACED's approach to promoting clean energy in Appalachia. It notes that the region faces economic distress due to the decline of coal and rising energy costs, creating an opportunity for clean energy growth. MACED's strategies include supporting new clean energy jobs with capital and assistance, creating examples that benefit local communities, and piloting programs to increase energy efficiency. The organization provides capital, technical support, and advocacy to strengthen the clean energy value chain in Appalachia from entrepreneurs to end users.
Greener Pastures is a business plan for a company that will develop and manufacture green building products in India. The plan outlines the need for more sustainable building practices in India given problems of pollution, population growth, and resource depletion. Greener Pastures will locate its manufacturing plant in Mundra, Gujarat, a special economic zone, and will partner with New Ventures India and IBM to develop products like smart grids, efficient lighting and HVAC systems, cool roofs, and water saving technologies. These products will be marketed towards developers and commercial tenants using strategies like educational campaigns, case studies, and positioning the company as a solution for social responsibility. The financial plan estimates the value of the initial real estate investment to be
This document is the final report of an Innovation and Growth Team examining how the UK construction industry can transition to a low carbon economy. It finds that the construction industry has an opportunity to lead this transition through low carbon product and service innovation. However, a "quantum change" is needed to meet UK climate targets. There are common barriers across sectors, including a lack of clarity on the transition path, a need for government-industry cooperation, and a lack of market incentives for low carbon construction. The report makes recommendations to address these barriers and enable the construction industry to fully realize its potential role in achieving the UK's carbon reduction goals.
Green building technology in the context of sustainable housing affordabilityijerd
This document provides an overview of a journal article that examines green building technology in the context of sustainable and affordable housing in Malaysia. The article utilizes a case study approach involving interviews and analysis of secondary data to explore how green building concepts can be applied to create more affordable housing for Malaysian residents. It reviews literature on sustainable development, sustainability in construction, and housing affordability. The study aims to address the major barrier of high construction costs by proposing ways to reduce the cost of green building and encourage stakeholders to work together towards more sustainable and affordable housing options in Malaysia.
This document summarizes a workshop on affordable housing retrofits in British Columbia. The workshop brought together over 40 participants from housing societies, government, academia and industry. Participants discussed the Energiesprong model from the Netherlands which has delivered net-zero energy retrofits at scale. The group explored how a similar approach could help B.C. meet its targets of reducing building emissions by half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Key topics included retrofit economics, opportunities and barriers, and how to structure market development to support industrialized retrofit solutions.
Energy efficiency presentation for codes and standardsBrenda Taylor
This document discusses opportunities for architects in the growing market for deep energy retrofits of existing buildings. Deep energy retrofits aim for energy savings of 45-50% through a holistic approach considering the building envelope, systems, and user behavior. While most current retrofits achieve around 20-25% savings through simple equipment replacements, deep retrofits provide more opportunities for architects' integrated design skills. The document outlines the technical skills and knowledge architects would need to lead deep retrofit projects and make the business case for their value in achieving greater energy savings through a whole-building approach.
Unlocking Engineering and Construction performance webinar apac slideshareAconex
With annual revenues expected to grow to $17 trillion by 2030, the Engineering and Construction (E&C) industry is pivotal to the world economy. Digitalisation and innovation are moving at speed across the industry, yet the transformation continues to be a challenge for most organisations. Industry expert, Dr. Ahmet Citipitioglu, a veteran of TAV Construction and Ken Panitz, Principal Methods, Learning & Innovation with CIMIC Group along with Andrew Newsome, Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, discuss the new digital reality for E&C and present real-life case studies to unlock technological value.
The document discusses the impact of technology on higher level skills needs in the UK construction industry, with a focus on offsite construction. It finds that offsite construction requires new skills and adaptation of existing skills to work with modern methods and technologies. Key job roles in offsite construction include designers, engineers, project managers and tradespeople with skills in areas like planning, multi-skilling, and collaboration. Challenges to the growth of offsite construction include a lack of training provision and industry collaboration, while opportunities include improved productivity, quality and sustainability. The implications are for closer industry-academia links, stimulating demand, multi-skilled training, and careers advice on offsite roles.
The document discusses prefabricated structures and their advantages over traditional construction methods. It notes that prefabricated structures can be built faster, with higher quality, improved safety, and lower costs compared to traditional methods. However, it also outlines some common problems with relocatable prefabricated structures, such as issues with indoor environment quality, flooring, and appearance. The document advocates for future prefabricated structures that can accommodate different climates, architectural styles, and contexts while addressing these common problems.
Towards Nearly Zero Energy buildings
This document discusses nearly zero energy buildings (NZEBs). It defines NZEBs and outlines their key principles. Buildings consume 30% of final energy globally and achieving NZEBs is important for reducing emissions. The document discusses challenges to achieving NZEBs, including costs, skills gaps, and technical issues. It proposes a roadmap involving collaboration between government, developers, utilities, and others to establish regulations, provide incentives, boost education, and drive innovation to support wider NZEB adoption through demonstration projects, capacity building, and strengthened building codes. Government leadership is needed to coordinate efforts and mandate energy performance standards.
The Transforming Construction Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Challenge within the Sector Deal aims to increase the efficiency of construction techniques through digital technologies like Business Information Modelling; reduce running costs for building users through energy generation and storage technologies; and conduct research and development and demonstration programmes supporting innovations. The objective is to provide safer, healthier and more affordable buildings that use dramatically less energy looking at design, manufacture, building management and power.
Read more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/iscf-transforming-construction-competition-announced-briefing-events-open
Or watch the webcast here: https://youtu.be/zQxRdrLA2Xo
ICWES15 - Engineering Sustainability - A Systems Approach. Presented by Ms Lo...Engineers Australia
This document discusses engineering sustainability and taking a systems approach. It provides examples of sustainable engineering projects and outlines steps engineers can take to further sustainability goals. Specifically:
1) It highlights several award-winning engineering projects that demonstrate sustainable solutions through resource efficiency, reuse of materials, and reduced environmental impacts.
2) It advocates taking a whole systems approach to sustainability that considers economic, environmental and social factors over the full lifecycle of projects.
3) It argues that engineers are well-positioned to drive sustainability through innovation, expanding their influence early in the project process, and striving for engineering excellence.
Circular Economy Thinking in Construction: A view from UK Manufacturers #CETH...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Jane Thornback of the Construction Products Association at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
Presentation by Terry Stocks at the 2018 Construction Mobile IT Conference 'Digital Construction: Lighting the Way' at the Hallam Conference Centre, London on 24th and 25th May 2018. More information at http://www.comit.org.uk/cconference-2018
GreenWorld Partners and Acuity Power Group are renewable energy consulting firms that work with clients on various sustainability projects. Their services include facilitating renewable energy and microgrid solutions using solar, wind, biomass, and battery storage technologies. They also offer consulting on sustainable building design and help communities develop local renewable energy projects and ownership models.
Angie Jukes, Stockport MBC - Stockport Renewable Energy ExperiencesPAS_Team
Stockport Council in the UK has developed renewable energy policies and provides guidance to help developers implement renewable technologies in new developments. The policies require energy improvements in existing homes and new developments above certain thresholds. They also designate areas for district heating networks, microgeneration, and community-owned wind. Implementing the policies proved challenging initially due to lack of expertise, but over time developers and members gained more support. Renewable installations in the area have increased, though energy remains a lower priority than other planning issues. Lessons learned include the need for validation checklists, viability guidance, training, and pre-application discussions.
Discover Architectural Engineering in this engaging presentation provided by Silicon Consultant LLC. Gain a profound understanding of the discipline, its applications, and innovative solutions in the design and development field.
NAKO LBE is an African-owned multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm formed through a partnership between Lategan Bouwer Engineers, ILISO Consulting, and Triocon Consulting Engineers. NAKO LBE provides specialized civil and structural engineering solutions to clients in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and mining. Their objective is to provide cost-effective, sustainable engineering solutions that offer long-term value and return on investment for clients.
Sustainability of housing in cities- Atul Rajmani PathakAtul Pathak
This document discusses sustainable housing and architecture. It begins by defining housing and the concept of sustainability. It then covers goals of sustainable housing like waste reduction and adapting to the local environment. Various methods for achieving sustainable architecture in houses are presented, with an emphasis on energy efficiency. The document also examines housing as a design process, considering the environment, society, economy, and knowledge transfer. It provides data on increasing urbanization and housing demand. Finally, it profiles several contemporary approaches to sustainable housing design.
The document discusses three challenges to engaging building users in energy reduction through behavior change: 1) The invisibility of energy, 2) Determining which users' behaviors to target, and 3) The difficulty of public engagement in workplace settings. It notes that technical improvements alone are not enough and that behavior change is needed from various stakeholders, including facilities managers and energy managers. The document advocates using creative visualization tools and a combined top-down and bottom-up approach to public engagement to help minimize mixed messages and maximize energy reductions.
Co re skills gap research, andy ainsworth,room4 consultingjennieplink
The document discusses establishing a 'Fabric First' model for building refurbishment in the UK. It reviews the rationale for refurbishment due to climate change targets and the age of the UK housing stock. Legislative drivers like the Climate Change Act and Green Deal are outlined. A Fabric First approach focuses on insulating major elements like walls and roofs. Pilot projects found high reductions in CO2 emissions from this approach. However, a one-size-fits-all solution is not suitable due to the variety of UK housing. There are skills gaps across the refurbishment supply chain for approaches like solid wall insulation and project management of complex refurbishments. The document recommends areas where CoRE could help address skills gaps to enable
CoRE skills gap research - by Andy Ainsworth, room4 consultingsustainableCoRE
The document discusses establishing a 'Fabric First' model for building refurbishment in the UK. It reviews the rationale for refurbishment due to climate change targets and the age of the UK housing stock. Legislative drivers like the Climate Change Act and Green Deal are outlined. A Fabric First approach focuses on insulating major elements like walls and roofs as an effective way to improve energy performance. Case studies show reductions in CO2 emissions from this approach. However, no single solution fits all building types. There are skills gaps across the refurbishment supply chain for approaches like solid wall insulation. The document recommends areas where CoRE could provide training and establish best practices like for assessment methods and achieving refurbishment excellence.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies NTDA energíaJesús Boix
The document provides an overview of CETIS (Clean Energy Technology Integration Services). It discusses how CETIS helps clients transition to more sustainable energy systems through energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy integration, and technologies like hydrogen fuel cells. CETIS provides services like energy audits, feasibility studies, and project implementation across various industry sectors and public clients. The team has expertise in areas like energy planning, energy storage, and delivering customized energy solutions.
- Digital manufacturing in coatings can learn from other high-value industries that have successfully integrated digital technologies.
- Early reports from the 1990s and 2000s identified deficiencies in the UK coatings industry compared to other manufacturing sectors, such as a lack of integration with product design and defined standards.
- A 2014 study by the Surface Engineering and Advanced Coatings Special Interest Group recommended establishing a leadership forum to address barriers to innovation, improve technology transfer, and standardize performance characterization and testing.
BIM & Sustainability
The document discusses how building information modeling (BIM) can help address sustainability challenges in the construction industry. It provides background on BIM, describing it as a digital representation of a building that can be used across the project lifecycle. The document then outlines how BIM supports sustainable design by enabling analysis of energy use, carbon emissions, materials use, water usage, and more during the conceptual design stage. This allows designers to optimize designs for efficiency and select lower impact options before construction begins.
Similar to The National Refurbishment Challenge - by Jonathan Davis (20)
Green Deal Challenges & Opportunities - Steven Heath, Knauf InsulationsustainableCoRE
The document discusses the opportunities and challenges presented by the UK's Green Deal program. It notes that Europe spends €400 billion per year on energy, and €270 billion could be saved through existing cost-effective technologies. In the UK, more energy is used in buildings than in other sectors like transport or industry. Upgrading the UK's existing housing stock could cost between £7-11 billion per year over 15 years. The Green Deal aims to provide loans to fund home energy improvements, with repayments made through energy bills. Success will depend on developing the supply chain, gaining customer acceptance, and establishing workable business models for all stakeholders.
Housing Retrofit & Economic Growth - A Community Green Deal - Anne-Marie Simp...sustainableCoRE
This document discusses the benefits of housing retrofit programmes in addressing climate change goals and stimulating economic growth. [1] Housing accounts for 27% of UK carbon emissions, and retrofitting 26 million homes is needed to meet carbon reduction targets, requiring improvements to 10,000 homes per week. [2] There is an estimated £106 billion market for retrofitting in the UK that could generate £2-3 billion annually. [3] A "Community Green Deal" approach is proposed to bring partners together to deliver retrofitting at scale through a building block process involving identifying opportunities, developing plans, collaboration, and establishing reinvestment funds.
The document discusses the Green Deal tools used to assess homes and calculate potential energy savings from improvements. It provides an overview of the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) and BREDEM models, which estimate a home's energy performance and savings. It describes how occupancy data collected through a Green Deal assessment can provide more accurate, tailored estimates of savings compared to standard assumptions. In-use factors are applied to bridge the gap between predicted and actual performance. Non-domestic properties use a similar process but with assessments tailored to their varied characteristics.
Breathability, An Introduction - Natural Building TechnologiessustainableCoRE
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The document discusses internal wall insulation (IWI) options for older buildings in England. It summarizes a KTP project that tested 8 different IWI systems, including 4 breathable and 4 conventional systems. Monitoring and modeling showed that breathable insulation allowed walls to dry out faster by up to 22% compared to 8% for non-breathable insulation. The project aims to find a safe, effective solution for mainstream IWI application in typical 9-13" brick buildings, focusing on hygrothermal performance and moisture transport. More evidence is still needed regarding long-term performance and faults to ensure solutions are both safe and practical.
The National Refurbishment Centre (NRC) was established through collaboration between industry partners to guide stakeholders in refurbishment solutions. The NRC has achieved a high level of awareness and has brought together the largest dataset of refurbished UK properties. It has analyzed the data to develop solutions needed for mass property retrofits. The NRC operates on principles of partnership, collaboration, leadership, agreed standards, and independent reporting. It offers membership opportunities and conducts research projects to advance refurbishment initiatives.
The document provides an overview of the Green Deal awareness event being held at the Centre of Refurbishment Excellence in Stoke-on-Trent. It introduces Chris Broadbent, the director of BRE Training, and outlines the agenda for the event which includes discussions of what the Green Deal is, the Green Deal Advisor qualification, standards for advisors, and certification framework. It also briefly describes how BRE can help manage risks associated with the Green Deal.
Sustainable refurbishment at scale - By Stephen Passmore, Energy Saving TrustsustainableCoRE
This document discusses strategies for achieving wide-scale sustainable refurbishment of homes in the UK. It notes that home energy use accounts for over a quarter of UK carbon emissions and targets have been set to cut carbon emissions from homes by 29% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. To achieve these targets, all homes will need to reach a high energy performance rating. The document then outlines approaches to housing retrofit including whole-house projects and area-based approaches. It also describes the mission and aims of the National Refurbishment Centre partnership to support green refurbishment through demonstration projects.
Fabric first and refurbishment; green deal and beyond - By Peter Bonfield, BREsustainableCoRE
The document discusses the need for retrofitting existing homes in the UK to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. It notes that over 70% of UK homes will still be standing in 2050, and retrofitting presents an opportunity to create jobs and improve health outcomes. The document then outlines the steps taken in a retrofitting demonstration project, including air tightness testing, infrared scans, energy modeling, and specifying packages of improvements. Packages presented savings of up to 30% in energy costs and CO2 emissions. The BRE aims to provide holistic training and learning on retrofitting techniques to support the industry through their programs.
Knowledge and skills for a low carbon uk - By Lynne Sullivan, SustainableByDe...sustainableCoRE
1) The document discusses approaches to retrofitting existing buildings in the UK to meet climate change targets through a holistic, stepped approach. It provides a case study of retrofitting a 1960s tower block in phases to an EnerPHit standard.
2) Initial measures included cavity wall insulation, window replacement, and roof insulation to reduce heating demands from over 200 kWh/m2 to around 150 kWh/m2.
3) Subsequent phases involved external wall insulation, ground floor insulation, and balcony glazing to further reduce demands to around 100 kWh/m2.
4) Final measures such as triple glazing windows and MVHR ventilation aim to achieve demands under 25 kWh/
Maximising the impact of Green Deal and ECO - By Jane Forshaw, Stoke-on-Trent...sustainableCoRE
This document discusses Stoke-on-Trent's plans to become energy self-sufficient through decentralized energy production and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. It proposes generating 550 MW of energy from sources like gas, electricity, transport, and developing projects in areas like energy from waste, biomass, and district energy. It also talks about the Green Deal program and Stoke-on-Trent's role in maximizing its impact by engaging customers and supporting local jobs.
Insulating solid wall buildings risks, opportunities, and the need for a new ...sustainableCoRE
This document discusses insulating solid wall buildings and identifies several key findings and recommendations. It finds that traditional buildings perform differently than modern buildings and some modern assessment methods are inappropriate. It recommends a new, holistic and systemic approach to assessing and retrofitting traditional buildings to avoid unintended consequences. While fabric improvements can provide opportunities, a "fabric first" approach may not always be suitable for traditional buildings due to risks around thermal bridges and moisture. More research is needed to better understand solid wall performance and limits before retrofitting.
Gearing up for the green deal - By Pat Bowen, Construction SkillssustainableCoRE
The document discusses the skills needed by installers to work under the UK's Green Deal program, which aims to retrofit homes to improve energy efficiency. It outlines the Green Deal Skills Alliance between sector skills councils and programs to develop competency frameworks, qualifications, and training to ensure installers have the proper skills for insulation and building fabric work. Standards like PAS 2030 will require installers to be certified and take responsibility for quality in order to participate in the Green Deal.
A natural materials fabric first approach to retrofit - by fran bradshaw, ann...sustainableCoRE
This document discusses refurbishing a home in Bristol, England to meet Passivhaus standards. The original home had poor insulation, was drafty, and inefficiently heated. The refurbishment included adding insulation to the walls, roof, floors and windows to meet Passivhaus standards. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery was also installed. These fabric-first retrofits reduced the home's heating demand by 97% and are expected to lead to significant savings on energy bills.
The document discusses several priorities and opportunities for governments and businesses in responding to resource trends and economic changes. It recommends that governments take a more active role as a catalyst, customer, and investor to facilitate innovation. For businesses, it suggests focusing on resource productivity to gain competitive advantages through lower costs, new markets, and risk management. Resource trends can guide investment and portfolio decisions to pursue growth opportunities around efficiency, new products, and sustainable operations.
The Green Deal in Stoke-on-Trent - by Iain PodmoresustainableCoRE
The document discusses Stoke-on-Trent's plans to deliver the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programs. It notes that nearly half of private sector homes in Stoke-on-Trent fail to meet decent home standards and over 25,000 have solid walls in need of insulation. The city aims to offer solutions to all 112,000 properties by taking an area-based approach and maximizing ECO funding through partnerships. The local authority will de-risk investment by coordinating community engagement, planning, and negotiating high levels of ECO funding from multiple sources to support large-scale home retrofitting.
Birmingham Energy Savers - preparing for the Green Deal - by Dave AllportsustainableCoRE
The document discusses Birmingham Energy Savers (BES), a Birmingham City Council program to improve building efficiency through the Green Deal. BES aims to deliver the Green Deal by procuring a delivery partner, promoting the program to households, and arranging energy assessments and financing for efficiency upgrades. BES has a goal of upgrading 15,000 homes in a pathfinder project and 45,000 additional homes using public and private funds totaling £1.5 billion. The presentation outlines BES's procurement of a delivery partner through a competitive dialogue process and its Aim High project to field test innovative products in hard to treat homes.
Welcome....Small Scale Renewables - by David TerrysustainableCoRE
This document summarizes a workshop on opportunities in small scale renewable energy supply chains. The workshop included presentations on the CoRE approach to retrofitting, the Green Deal and ECO policy changes, and the business strategy implications. It also provided time for networking and one-on-one discussions. The RESCO program aims to support supply chains in renewable energy and housing retrofit through services like market assessments, graduate internships, and university research support. Participation is free for eligible West Midlands companies.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
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Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
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Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
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The National Refurbishment Challenge - by Jonathan Davis
1. The National Refurbishment Challenge
- CoRE’s contribution to developing the
retrofit market in Stoke-on-Trent
Jonathan Davis CEO | 13 March 2012
2. The National Refurbishment Challenge
• The United Kingdom has the oldest housing stock in the
developed world.
• 5.5 million households in the UK are ‘fuel poor’ (2009)
• Our homes are responsible for 25% of UK CO2
emissions
• 5 Million homes are pre 1919 (traditional)
• 500,000 of these are listed buildings
3. The National Refurbishment Challenge
• The number of homes refurbished should be 22m in England by
2050 - at least 80,000 / year in West Midlands
• Skills deficit in sustainable refurbishment is well known
• 8.4% unemployment rate (highest for 16 years) - 22.2% for 16 - 24
year olds
• UK Government committed to reducing national CO2 emissions by
34% by 2020 and 80% by 2050 (baseline 1990).
• The state of the science on climate change indicates a dire and
worsening situation.
9. CoRE’s mission
• Promoting sustainable refurbishment
• Helping create new jobs
• Increase business efficiency
• Reduce fuel poverty
• Raise the profile of the West Midlands
• Help meet national targets for the low carbon economy
• Support delivery in Stoke-on-Trent
10. CoRE’s delivery
• A national learning hub and showcase for sustainable
refurbishment
• A “living” demonstrator and business incubator for new
products, systems and skills
• A new collaborative knowledge platform for younger and
older learners
• A high profile venue for conferences, meetings and business
networking
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16. The National Refurbishment Challenge
Issues for the construction industry
• Complexity
• No ‘one size fits all approach’ and
‘the hunt for archetypes’
• The industry itself
• Meeting customers’ needs and technical
requirements
• Lack of monitoring, evaluation and systematic
feedback
19. The National Refurbishment Challenge
Issues for the construction industry
Complexity - the industry
‘functional gaps and management discontinuities’
Prepare
Construction
Architecture
Engineering
Design
Surveying
Construct
Source
Mattar 1983
Use
20. The National Refurbishment Challenge
Issues for the construction industry
Complexity - the industry
‘functional gaps and management discontinuities’
Prepare
Construction
Architecture
Engineering
Design
Surveying
Construct
Source
Mattar 1983 Use ‘Feel our pain’
21. The National Refurbishment Challenge
Issues for the construction industry
• Complexity – ‘operational islands’ ...
Ineffective co-ordination; poor communication
Source
Mattar 1983
22. The National Refurbishment Challenge
Issues for the construction industry
Meeting individual customers’ needs and
technical requirements
• Communication and behaviour change
• Integrity and independence
• Trigger points and sequencing
• Interfacing between trades
23. The National Refurbishment Challenge
Issues for the construction industry
Meeting individual customers’ needs and
technical requirements
• Understanding building physics
• The difference between a product and a system
• Risk and unintended consequence
• Time and cost of skills development and training
24. CoRE’s contribution to developing the
retrofit market in Stoke-on-Trent
• A national hub for learning and skills development for
refurbishment
• Regeneration of Longton
• Adding value to the renewal of the city through
refurbishment excellence
• Local and regional labour market and supply chains
• Contribution to strategic thinking
25. Sustainable cities have...
• an appetite for change
• leaders who can think long
term
• capacity to work across
administrative boundaries
• freedom to control land and
assets
• a complete focus on whole-life
value
26. Towns and cities are complex systems:
where are our points of leverage?
Energy Water Public space / GI
Waste Movement
Technology ?
Behaviour ?
Information ?
29. Area based programmes
Connecting:
• Homes
• Manufacturing industry
• Service industries, including
• University
• Stoke College
• Civic Centre
• Sports and leisure
centre, including a pool
• Hospitals
30. Area based programmes
• Balancing supply and demand
• Scale economies
• Learning by doing
• Avoiding repetition of mistakes
• Integrated design
• Help change behaviour
• Wider benefits to
neighbourhood, e.g. Green
Infrastructure
• Should tackle social and
economic problems too
34. The National Refurbishment Challenge
Where’s our leverage in the supply chain?
• Policy makers
• Clients
• Green Deal Providers
• Professional service providers
• Constructors and contractors
• Specialist installers
• Product manufacturers and suppliers
• Training providers and sector skills council
• Accreditation and awarding bodies
35. Conclusions
Renewable technologies become increasingly relevant as:
• Energy prices increase
• Higher levels of carbon mitigation are sought
• The full social cost of carbon is applied
• 80 : 20 rule applies - hard to treat (historic) buildings
• where impact of renewables is less than of fabric
measures
36. Conclusions
Renewable technologies become increasingly relevant as:
• Suppliers ensure correct and responsible application
and satisfy customer needs
• Gaining and maintaining market confidence
• Area-based approaches are undertaken regularly,
demonstrate scale economies and wider social and
economic benefit