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 of 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.