scholarly journals Understanding the building regulations

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-330
Author(s):  
Simon Mclean
Keyword(s):  
Building Regulations

Static grid carbon factors – Can we do better?

2021 ◽  
pp. 014362442199196
Author(s):  
Jamie Risner ◽  
Anna Sutherland
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Regional Analysis ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Carbon Intensity ◽  
External Temperature ◽  
Building Regulations ◽  
Calculation Methodology ◽  
Alternative Methodology ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

The average carbon intensity (gCO2e/kWh) of electricity provided by the UK National Grid is decreasing and becoming more time variable. This paper reviews the impact on energy calculations of using various levels of data resolution (half hourly, daily, monthly and annual) and of moving to region specific data. This analysis is in two parts, one focused on the potential impact on Part L assessments and the other on reported carbon emissions for existing buildings. Analysis demonstrated that an increase in calculated emissions of up to 12% is possible when using an emissions calculation methodology employing higher resolution grid carbon intensity data. Regional analysis indicated an even larger calculation discrepancy, with some regions annual emissions increasing by a factor of ten as compared to other regions. This paper proposes a path forward for the industry to improve the accuracy of analysis by using better data sources. The proposed change in calculation methodology is analogous to moving from using an annual average external temperature to using a CIBSE weather profile for a specific city or using a future weather file. Practical application: This paper aims to quantify the inaccuracy of a calculation methodology in common use in the industry and key to building regulations (specifically Building Regulations Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power) – translating electricity consumption into carbon emissions. It proposes an alternative methodology which improves the accuracy of the calculation based on improved data inputs.

scholarly journals Problems in enforcing Dutch building regulations

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 319-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeroen van der Heijden ◽  
Henk Visscher ◽  
Frits Meijer
Keyword(s):  
Building Regulations

scholarly journals Removing Barriers to BIM Adoption

2010 ◽  
pp. 546-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Harty ◽  
Richard Laing
Keyword(s):  
Process Analysis ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Integrated Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Regulations ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Environmental Simulations ◽  
Heating Loads

Building information modelling (BIM) is not only an authoring tool for architects and engineers, but also for all stakeholders in the building programme procurement process. Analysis tools like code checking of building regulations and environmental simulations that can report on heating loads, daylighting and carbon use will push the adoption of intelligent modelling faster and further than previously thought. The benefits for clients should not be underestimated either and some are already reaping them where project certainty is to the fore. However, the professional language that architects and engineers espouse is a latent force that can run counter to fostering collaboration. An emerging professional, the Architectural Technologist, can bridge that divide and adopt the adjunct role of manager in the integrated project delivery.

scholarly journals DESIGN OF ENERGY EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION FENCES WITH PRODUCTS FROM MODIFIEND FIBERS

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
Alexey Aleksandrovich PAVLOV
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Saving Energy ◽  
Design Models ◽  
Building Regulations ◽  
Efficient Construction

New design models of walls with products of modifi ed fi bers in present conditions of design and operation according with new requirements of building regulations in the light of saving energy resources are viewed. Theory and results of heating calculation of construction fences are provided.

What next for energy-related building regulations?: the occupancy phase

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 790-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Gram-Hanssen ◽  
Susse Georg ◽  
Ellen Christiansen ◽  
Per Heiselberg
Keyword(s):  
Building Regulations
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