Planning & Operations
The Planning and Operations focuses on the practical implementation of Zero Emissions Buildings. It emphasizes integrated planning from the design stage, ensuring that sustainability is embedded from the outset. This process requires collaboration among various professionals, including architects, engineers, and energy managers, to create a building that minimizes energy consumption and maximizes the use of renewable energy.
Key elements of this phase include:
- Integrated Planning: This step involves bringing together interdisciplinary teams to design buildings that are energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. It includes decisions on sustainable materials, renewable energy integration, and the optimization of energy systems.
- Energy Management and Facility Operations: Energy management continues throughout the building's operational life. This includes maintaining energy efficiency through monitoring systems, managing heating, cooling, lighting, and other equipment to ensure the building stays aligned with its energy performance goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ensuring that all relevant parties, such as local authorities, developers, and the community, are actively engaged in the process helps foster transparency and collaboration, leading to more effective and widely supported ZEB projects.
University Lecture /
Overview ZEB in Switzerland and China (CN)
This lecture covered zero-carbon building design, material selection, energy use, and carbon emissions, with case studies from China and Switzerland.
University Lecture /
What is ZEB and its Goal
The lecture emphasizes Sino-Swiss ZEB cooperation, highlighting decarbonization, efficiency, circular economy, and integrated planning for sustainable construction.
Technical Report /
Facility Management and Low Emission Operation (CN)
The report emphasizes Facility Management’s role in sustaining ZEBs through planning, digital tools, best practices, and engagement.
Technical Report /
Facility Management and Low Emission Operation (EN)
The report emphasizes Facility Management’s role in sustaining ZEBs through planning, digital tools, best practices, and engagement.
Technical Report /
Three Steps Towards Zero Emissions Buildings (EN)
The guideline outlines a three-step ZEB method, promoting collaboration, clear goals, measurable outcomes.
Training /
Module 4_3 Steps towards ZEB (CN/EN)
The three-step ZEB method - planning, dutybook, balance sheet - uses lifecycle analysis and collaboration, exemplified by Zurich Airport Dock E.
University Lecture /
What is ZEB and its Goal (EN)
The lecture emphasizes Sino-Swiss ZEB cooperation, highlighting decarbonization, efficiency, circular economy, and integrated planning for sustainable construction.
Workshop /
Facility Management Concept – Swiss Experience (CN)
This presentation outlines Switzerland’s facility management for ZEB, emphasizing pbFM, BIM integration, sustainability, standards, and lifecycle operational strategies.
ZEB Talk /
Integrated Planning Methods for ZEB Projects (CN/EN)
This ZEB Talk highlights integrated planning, featuring Swiss and Chinese insights on lifecycle design, project challenges, and interdisciplinary collaboration.