Developing Design Strategies for Net-zero Energy High-rise, Mixed-use Buildings

This project explores and develops various strategies for the design of net zero energy high-rise mixed-use buildings. Net zero energy refers to the capacity of a building to generate renewable energy to supply all its yearly energy consumption. A mixed-use building combines residential and commercial building functions (e.g. retail, offices, etc.). Strategies that will be developed focus mainly on high performance building envelope with enhanced capabilities of generating energy, and on advanced building mechanical systems. Modular façade systems will be investigated to optimize the geometry to integrate photovoltaic system, and to increase its energy performance. Various mechanical systems and energy sources will be studied, and their performance will be analysed to allow further reduction of energy consumption, and thus achieving net zero energy status. Extensive advanced simulations will be conducted, employing building simulation tools.

Faculty Supervisor:

Caroline Hachem-Vermette

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Partner:

S2E Technologies Developments Inc;S2E Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

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