CT 3

ZERO NET BUILDING

What is zero net building?

Building that using the renewable energy such as solar panel, wind and etc to produce as much energy as
can to generate the energy for the building itself to consume.

Why zero net building?

A goal path to achieve the green building .

To reduce the pollution as the residential and commercial are known to contribute the green house gas

emissions. As well as slowing the progress of harmful climatic change around the world.
To reconcile the built environment with the natural environment, create a greater biodiversity .

How to achieve zero net building?

Key is achieving as low energy consumption as can to the building.

Generate energy on site.
Using net zero energy building certificate as the guideline. ( Living Building Challenge 3.1 ), need at least 12
consecutive months in order to further evaluation.
Living Building Challenge

Living Certification
Petal Certification
Net zero energy certification

Energy Demand

Energy Production

PeriodPerformance

Living Building Challenge 3.1

Energy Production and Demand Table

Project Name:

Performance
Month

10

11

12

Actual Month & Year

(fill in name/year)

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Month
Year

Energy units (fill in)

Photovoltaics
(location 1)
Photovoltaics
(location 2)

0
0

Micro-hydro-turbines

Wind power

Municipal Power
(if grid tied)

Other (describe)

Total Energy
Production

Heating

Cooling

Hot Water

Lighting

Ventilation

Computer Services

Pumps

Vertical
Transportation
Plug Loads/
Equipment

0
0

Other (list)
Total Energy
Demand

(optional) Modelled EUI

Annual
Total

0
0

Project Energy Use

Intensity (EUI)
Modelled energy
production

Modelled energy
demand

Predicted delta

Energy Efficiency Thermal Windows (Energy Saving Verified)

What it is ?
One of the components to achieve a net zero building.
How it is work?

Double-glazed windows have two sheets of glass with a gap in between, usually about 16mm, to create an
insulating barrier that keeps heat in. This is sometimes filled with gas. Triple-glazed windows have three
sheets of glass, but arent always better than double-glazed windows. To choose the most energy-efficient
window look for the BFRC rating.
Energy-efficient windows come in a range of frame materials and styles. Performance criteria vary according
to the following:

How well they stop heat from passing through the window.

How much sunlight travels through the glass.

How little air can leak in or out around the window.