TY  - RPRT
A1  - Feldmann, M.
A1  - Kuhnhenne, M.
A1  - Döring, Bernd
A1  - Pyschny, D.
A1  - Lawson, R.M.
A1  - Chuter, R.D.
A1  - Boudjabeur, S.
A1  - Lecomte-Labory, F.
A1  - Airaksinen, M.
A1  - Heikkinen, J.
A1  - Laamanen, J.
A1  - Albart, P.
A1  - D'Haeyer, R.
A1  - Chica, J.A.
A1  - Maseda, J.M.
A1  - Amundarain, A.
A1  - Rips, M.O.
A1  - Nuñez, J.A.
A1  - Macías, O.
A1  - Beguin, P.
A1  - Ben Larbi, A.
T1  - Energy and thermal improvements for construction in steel (ETHICS) - EUR 26010
N2  - ETHICS is concerned with evaluating, measuring and making improvements in the thermal and energy performance of steel-clad and steel-framed buildings. It addresses basic building physics performance at a laboratory and full-scale level, and the preparation of design guidance for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. It includes the development of design tools to assist users in assessing whole-building performance, and calibrates these tools against whole-building measurements, which will be obtained from this research. Opportunities for renewable energy and other energy-saving features will be assessed. This project focuses on objectives that are of particular interest for the design of new steel constructions regarding energy efficiency. ETHICS investigates the as-built performance by on-site tests regarding air tightness and heat transfer properties of the building envelope and by monitoring the energy consumption and thermal comfort of selected up-to-date steel buildings. As energy efficiency is a key requirement for design and construction of buildings in the future, this project provides well-founded scientific data, which prove the high energy performance of current steel constructions and work out details for further improvements to maintain and extend the position of steel products in the construction sector.
KW  - steel
KW  - metal structure
KW  - building technique
KW  - energy efficiency
KW  - thermal insulation
KW  - industrial research
KW  - research report
Y1  - 2013
SN  - 978-92-79-30789-8
U6  - https://doi.org/10.2777/17106
SN  - 1831-9424
PB  - Publications Office of the European Union
CY  - Luxembourg
ER  - 
TY  - RPRT
A1  - Kesti, Jyrki
A1  - Mononen, Tarmo
A1  - Lautso, Petteri
A1  - Döring, Bernd
A1  - Reger, Vitali
A1  - Holopainen, R.
A1  - Jung, N.
A1  - Shemeikka, J.
A1  - Nieminen, J.
A1  - Reda, F.
A1  - Lawson, Mark
A1  - Botti, Andrea
A1  - Hall, R.
A1  - Zold, A.
A1  - Buday, T.
T1  - Zero energy solutions for multifunctional steel intensive commercial buildings (ZEMUSIC) - EUR 27627
N2  - The broad commercial objective of this project was the sustainable value creation in steel building technology by addressing the ways in which significant energy reductions can be made in the operation phase of multi-storey commercial buildings. A review on energy efficient commercial buildings in Europe has been carried out consisting of several case studies from different countries. The project included development of zero-energy concepts for reducing energy demand as well as concepts for heating, cooling and ventilation systems by utilising renewable energy sources in three different climates. Also alternative structural frame solutions were developed and analyzed in respect of structural and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing solutions) features. An innovative long span floor system with integrated MEP routings promises a cost effective alternative for sophisticated ventilation distribution and radiant heating and cooling systems, allowing for high energy efficiency and high quality interior climate. The report includes also review of best architectural practices for integrated renewable energy solutions including different design strategies for building facades of zero energy buildings. Interesting results and design basis are also presented for steel energy pile concept, where structural foundation piles are utilized for ground energy harvesting. Life cycle cost calculations for near zero energy office building based on developed technologies show that a near zero energy construction is also profitable. The results and work methods of the project have been summarized in the form of design guidance that offers designers the knowledge gained in a form that can be easily understood.
KW  - steel
KW  - iron and steel industry
KW  - resistance of materials
KW  - materials technology
KW  - metal structure
KW  - research project
KW  - building industry
KW  - building materials
KW  - renewable energy
KW  - designs and models
KW  - research report
KW  - guide
Y1  - 2015
SN  - 978-92-79-54071-4
U6  - https://doi.org/10.2777/111520
SN  - 1831-9424
N1  - Enthalten: Appendix Design Guide: Deliverable Report WP6.4 Design Guide for steel intensive nearly zero office buildings (83 Seiten)
PB  - Publications Office of the European Union
CY  - Luxembourg
ER  -