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.
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.
ZEB Talk /
Fair and Transparent Architecture Competitions (CN/EN)
This ZEB Talk compares architectural competitions in Switzerland and China, highlighting legal frameworks, urban influences, transparency, and inclusive opportunities.
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.
ZEB Talk /
KBOB – LCA Data in the Construction Sector (CN/EN)
This ZEB Talk addresses embodied carbon, presenting Switzerland’s KBOB database and China’s challenges in developing unified life cycle assessments.
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.
Workshop /
Facility Management Concept (CN/EN)
This presentation outlines Switzerland’s facility management for ZEB, emphasizing pbFM, BIM integration, sustainability, standards, and lifecycle operational strategies.