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ZEB
annual report 2015
MAIN ACTIVITIES IN 2015
WP1:
Advanced Materials
Technologies
Goal: Development of new and innovative
materials and solutions, as well as
improvements of the current state-of-the-art
technologies.
In 2015 the main research activities have
been:
• Nano insulation materials
• Advanced glass and coating materials
• Material optimization of zero emission
buildings
The use of advanced window technologies
are further elaborated upon in the results
chapter.
WP2:
Climate Adapted, Low
Energy Envelope Technologies
Goal: Development of climate adapted,
verified, and cost effective solutions for new
and existing building envelopes (roof, walls
and floors) that will give the least possible
heat loss and at the same time reduced
need for cooling.
In 2015 the main research activities have
been:
• Windows and facades, optimization of
daylight conditions, and robust solar shading
• Energy and comfort performance of a
double skin window
• Dynamic glazing systems
• Cost – and material optimized envelope
solutions
• Mathematical optimization coupled to
building performance simulation
Optimized envelope solutions are further
elaborated upon in the results chapter.
WP3:
Energy Supply Systems
and Services
Goal: Development of new solutions
for energy supply systems and building
services systems with reasonable energy
and indoor environment performance
appropriate for zero emission buildings.
The main activities in 2015 in WP3 have
been:
• Energy supply, grid interaction, and user
related issues
• Indoor environment and building services
Studies associated with energy supply
systems are elaborated upon in the results
chapter.
WP4:
Use, Operation, and
Implementation
Goal: Development of knowledge and tools
which assure usability and acceptance,
maintainability and efficiency, and
implementation of zero emission buildings.