Low-temperature thermal heating and high temperature thermal cooling (LowEx) HVAC system
This low-temperature heating and high temperature cooling HVAC system (LowEx) is a novel system which delivers low-temperature thermal heating and high temperature thermal cooling by using the infrastructure coupled with the ground source heat pump. It is designed to maximize the effectiveness of ground source heat pump systems.
Local renewable energy generation with BIPV and BAPV
Coloured PV panels installed on the roof and façade of a building to maximise renewable energy production and provide surplus energy. The design of the PV modules layouts is defined by the PV modules orientation in relation to the sky, the orientation of building longest facades, and the regulatory provision regarding the appearance of the […]
Urban energy geostructure in highway tunnels as seasonal storage
The study, design, and testing of a system to retrofit and thermally activate an existing tunnel (in operation or abandoned) for an energy purpose not envisaged originally. The system includes a network of pipes capable of transporting a heat transfer fluid. A prototype of such a system is being investigated by means of preliminary numerical […]
AR/VR tools and platform in decision-making process
Different 3D and/or visualiSation techniques of Virtual Reality (VR) and/or Augmented Reality (AR) are being used during the development of the Oslo and Palma demos to better communicate results of different scenario analyses to different types of stakeholders, to facilitate citizen engagement, and to promote education and training for sustainability. The development of VR and […]
IAQ monitoring platform
The IAQ platform is a combined Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor and a user-friendly web interface. The IAQ sensor measures various quantities defining the indoor environment such as temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, VOC concentration, particulate matter (optional), and barometric pressure. The measured quantities are then used to inform the user, directly control technology in the […]
Integrated circular and resilient design for zero-emission building refurbishment
A design guideline supporting the decision making in design process in nZEB buildings.
Involvement of tenants and citizens
A method on how to engage tenants in energy efficiency improvements driven by a data-approach. The innovation explores how residents can be motivated to become more aware of their energy consumption and how they can be encouraged to act upon it with an energy savings result as the final outcome. Different tools can be tested […]
Application of low-carbon concrete
Low-carbon concrete with 40% lower embodied emissions than the current standard has effectively been applied in the Voldsløkka demo site in Oslo. The low-carbon concrete class A7 used in Voldsløkka has a carbon footprint of 220-240 kg/m3, depending on use, compared to typical concrete has an emission-factor of 400-410 kg/m3. Concrete was used in the […]
Solar PV smart battery systems
A technical solution to demonstrate and monitor the combination of solar PV panels and battery systems in large residential buildings and to develop design criteria for such combined systems. Further, the solution focuses on architectural aspects, economical aspects, and dialogues with authorities.
A School as Living Lab for climate awareness-raising
Raising climate awareness among citizens entails a multi-faceted approach, where making use of educational facilities for sustainability teaching of pupils and citizens is particularly pertinent. At Oslo Voldsløkka school, the aim of the engagement activities organiSed in Living Labs, was raising awareness among secondary school and the cultural school pupils, as well as among their […]
