Integrated circular and resilient design for zero-emission building refurbishment

DESCRIPTION:

A design guideline supporting the decision making in design process in nZEB buildings.

VALUE

The merit of this innovation lays in the design process and number of partial, separately reported innovations applied to the demo building in Karvina, Czechia.
Illustration of the design process. The use of this method is periodically reported, and its final outcome will be the design guideline, that explains the gained experience and allows to drive the process in the feasible way for further buildings in effective way. CPCC Karviná Positive energy building Current state of the building Identification of the potential Preliminary design Detailed & Realized Design Experience & data Healthcare centre Karviná
Pictures of the demonstration building in Karviná project site.

APPLICATION

First, the building’s technical and operational status is assessed and refurbishment tasks are defined. Based on the existing building conditions, the potential for energy savings, the use of renewable energy sources, and HVAC system improvements are calculated and analysed, together with the potential of different operational schemes. A preliminary design is then developed to refine the analysis, assess feasibility, and estimate costs, during which specific ARV innovations are tested and evaluated. The detailed design is subsequently developed and implemented in a demonstration building, such as a healthcare centre, as in the case of Karviná. The healthcare centre is designed to reach at least the nZEB level without additional measures. Digital twins play a crucial role by supporting the design process from the preliminary stage through to the completed building and beyond. The data, knowledge, and experience generated act as a catalyst for wider change, enabling stakeholders to understand how innovations and technical measures influence building performance.

POTENTIAL IMPACT

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