Modelling, Design, and Optimization of Net-Zero Energy Buildings by Athienitis, Andreas -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Related Titles Title Page Copyright About the Editors List of Contributors Preface Foreword Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Evolution to Net-Zero Energy Buildings 1.2 Scope of this Book References

Chapter 2: Modeling and Design of Net ZEBs as Integrated Energy Systems

2.1 Introduction 2.2 Renewable Energy Generation Systems/Technologies Integrated in Net ZEBs References

Chapter 3: Comfort Considerations in Net ZEBs: Theory and Design

3.1 Introduction 3.2 Thermal Comfort 3.3 Daylight and Visual Comfort 3.4 Acoustic Comfort 3.5 Indoor Air Quality 3.6 Conclusion References

Chapter 4: Net ZEB Design Processes and Tools

4.1 Introduction 4.2 Integrating Modeling Tools in the Net ZEB Design Process 4.3 Net ZEB Design Tools, Model Resolution, and Design Methods 4.4 Conclusion References

Chapter 5: Building Performance Optimization of Net Zero-Energy Buildings

5.1 Introduction 5.2 Optimization Fundamentals 5.3 Application of Optimization: Cost-Optimal and Nearly Zero-Energy Building 5.4 Application of Optimization: A Comfortable Net-Zero Energy House 5.5 Conclusion References

Chapter 6: Load Matching, Grid Interaction, and Advanced Control

6.1 Introduction 6.2 LMGI Indicators 6.3 Strategies for Predictive Control and Load Management 6.4 Development of Models for Controls 6.5 Conclusion References

Chapter 7: Net ZEB Case Studies

7.1 Introduction 7.2 ÉcoTerra 7.3 Leaf House 7.4 NREL RSF 7.5 Enerpos 7.6 Conclusions Acknowledgment References

Chapter 8: Conclusion, Research Needs, and Future Directions

8.1 Net ZEB Modeling, Design, and Simulation 8.2 Future Directions and Research Needs

Glossary Index EULA