Tensioned Membrane Structure Net Zero

The purpose of this project is to design features and enhancements to tensioned-membrane structures to achieve ‘net zero’ building performance. Net zero buildings are defined as buildings that generate as much or more energy than they use over the course of a year. Sprung Structures Ltd, a manufacturer of tensioned-membrane structures, requires assistance in researching and assessing current code requirements, and identifying net zero adjustments and improvements to their existing designs and business model. The benefit to the partner organization is research on building and energy codes, their product’s application with these codes, recommendations on specific systems and overall performance, and a prototype of these recommendations with performance data. This research will allow tensioned-membrane structures to achieve developing building and energy codes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Azzeddine Oudjehane

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Partner:

Sprung Instant Structures Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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