2011 Helsinki

World Sustainable Building Conference

Proceedings

Vol.1

World Sustainable Building Conference addresses new

opportunities for

•improving quality of life

•mitigating effects of climate change•and making new business

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Committees

Preface viii

Table of Content «

List of Authors xx/v

List of Papers xxx/V

KEYNOTES: 40:40 LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD

The Relevance of Time

Lorch Richard,United Kingdom 2

Environmental Issues Past, Present & Future: Changing Priorities & Responsibilities for Building DesignCote Raymond J.,Canada 6

Rapid Urbanisation in Developing Africa

NgowiAlfred, Botswana 10

China's rapid urbanisation: challenges and opportunitiesLi Sa/zrian,China 13

Built environment professionals in the UK:

40 years back, 40 years on?

Bordass S///,United Kingdom 16

WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT (WR-W) Tue. 18 Oct.at 11:00

Energy Water Relationships in Reticulated Water SystemsLawton M.E, New Zealand 22

Twin Tanks for Fresh and Flush Water Supply System in Hong Kong Housing AuthorityPublic Rental Housing Estates

Yeung C.K.Y. Mak J.Y.W., Ho C.S., Pang H.W., Fung C.K.Y., Lai W.K.W.,Hong Kong 24

Life Cycle Inventory of the Pneumatic Waste Collection System in a Dense Urban Area

Punkkinen H.M., Merta E.S.A., Teerioja N.S.I.,Finland 26

The application of Solidification and Stabilisation technology for the treatment of harbour sediments

Fotis P.D., Hytirls N., BennabiA.,United Kingdom, France 28

Sustainable Wastewater Polishing Treatment by Wetlands

Sallanko J. T., Lakso E.Finland 30

Planning for SME's Proactive Waste Management in Office Building Retrofit Projects

Yang J., Li M., Li Q.M.Australia, China 32

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FORECASTS AND GLOBALISATION (WR-F) Tue. 18 Octat 14:00

Beyond Sustainability - the Importance of Thinking Beyond Efficiency Based Initiatives in Buildingshies D.,Australia 34

Lifecycle Tower - High-rise Buildings in Hybrid Timber Construction

Rhomberg H.R., Bonomo J.B.,Austria 36

Energy Efficiency Improvement of Building Stock in the European Union

Tuominen P., Klobut K., Tolman A.,Finland 38

Shifting Paradigms to Study Urban SustainabilityDu Plessis C.South Africa 40

Factor 10: Multiplying by 10 Resource Productivity in the Urban World

Salat S., Bourdic LB.,France 42

Un-changing Climate?

Soderlund A.T., Finland 44

MATERIAL AND ENERGY FLOWS (WR-M1) Tue. 18 Oct.at 16:00

From Smart Grids to Synergy Grids

Larsson N., Hovorka F., Salat S., Bourdic L.Canada, France 46

2000-watt-society in Switzerland — from a Global Perspective to a Single Building

KellenbergerD., SteigerP., Lenel S., Schneiders., Menard M.,Switzerland 48

Life Cycle Energy Consumption and Co2 Emissions of Buildings: an Overview and Case Studies in

BeijingPeng P.B., Lin L.B.R., Zhu Z. Y.X.,China 50

Energetic Urban Planning - a Novel Approach to Carbon-neutral Cities

van den Dobbelsteen A., Tillie A/.,Netherlands 52

Indicators for Environmental Monitoring of the Swedish Building and Real Estate Management Sector

Toilers., Finnveden G., Wadeskog A., Miliutenko S.,Sweden 54

Simulating Energy Demand and Emissions of the Residential Building Stock in Germany byTaking Occupant Characteristics Into Account

Hiete M., Stengel J., Schultmann F.,Germany 56

The Effects of Slag Content and Surface Finish on Concrete Albedo

WestR.P., Sweeney A., O' Connor C,Ireland 58

INDICATORS for the QUALITY of LIFE (CU-11) Tue. 18 Oct.at 11:00

Qualitative User Evaluation of Energy Efficient Buildings - Case Studies of Six Passive

Houses and Zero-energy BuildingsThomsen J., Hauge A.L., Denizou K., Jerke S., Wage 5.,Norway 60

Environmental Comfort and Urban SpacesBenedetti C, Leone G., Di Palma D., Russo A., Ratajczak J.,Italy 62

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Evaluation of Investment in House Improvement Considering Non-energy Benefits

Delivered by Health Promotion

Eguchi R.E., Ikaga T.I., Murakami S.M., Kawakubo S.K.,Japan 64

Light Trespass from Exterior Lighting in Urban Residential Areas of Compact Cities

Chao Y.C., Huang K.Y., Kuo P.Y.Jaiwan 66

Design for Well-being in Older People's Residential Environments - Sustainable Design In

Finland and Sweden

Verma I., Aalto L, Malmqvlst I., EffLM.,Finland, Sweden 68

INDICATORS for the QUALITY of LIFE (CU-12) Tue. 18 Oct.at 14:00

Shall We Dense? / Save: My Life

McPherson S., Haddow A.Australia 70

Indoor Air Quality - a New Important Criterion for the Sustainability of Houses

Koch G., Krische A.Austria 72

An Important Piece of the Puzzle

Worman E.C.Sweden 74

Modular Flat Design for Mass Customization in Hong Kong Housing Authority Public

Rental Housing Estates

Yeung C.K.Y., Fung C.K.Y., Lai W.K.W., Cheng /.,Hong Kong 76

Tool Indicators for Sustainable Building Materials. Target Study - Lime Mortars.

Vasconcelos S., Alho C,Portugal 78

Clarification of Health Benefit Yielded by Appropriate Maintenance of Housing and Regional

Environment

Deguchi M., Ikaga T., Kawakubo S.,Japan 80

CULTURAL AND REGIONAL ISSUES (CU-C1) Tue. 18 Oct.at 16:00

Towards Sustainable Residential Practices - Can Architecture Make a Change?

St0a E., Larsssether S.,Norway 82

From Tradition to Modernity: Role of Food Activities in City Evolution and Hybridization of

Sustainable Built Environments

Odeyale T.O., SodagarB., Temple N„ O'Coill C,United Kingdom 84

Modeling Common Health-related Factors of Housing and Regional Environment in Japan

Ando S.A., Oshige K.O., Shiraishi Y.S., Ikaga T.I., Hoshi T.H.,Japan 86

Architecture in Crisis

Trocka-Leszczynska £., Jablonska J.,Poland 88

An Exploration of the Challenges Facing Developers of Affordable Dwellings Following

Low Carbon and Ecological Priniciples, in Rural Locations in Wales

Hatherley S.A., Littlewood J.R., Counsell J.A.M., GeensA.J., Sinnett N.,United Kingdom 90

An Analysis of the Visioning Process of the Inner City Community Sustainable Swansea Project

Fox C.E., Littlewood J.R., Counsell J.,United Kingdom 92

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COASTAL CITIES, RISKS of CLIMATE CHANGE (DC-C) Tue. 18 Oct. at 11:00

Swarm Planning: a Unified Approach Dealing with the Two Sides of Climate Change

Roggema R.E., Van den Dobbelsteen AAJ.,Australia, Netherlands 94

A Case Study Regarding the Potential Impact on Socio-economic and Property Development Resulting

from Road Transport Corridors in Africa

Hauptfleisch A.C.H., Marx H.J.,South Africa 96

Sustainable Construction in Colombia: Main Actors and Implementation

Guevara J.A., Vargas H., Ozuna Giraldo AO., Rivera J.R.,Colombia 98

Modeling Effective Global Warming Countermeasures for the Residential Sector in China for 2050

Xing R.X., Ikaga T./.,Japan 100

Us/japanese Building Energy Efficiency Measures in Relation to Southeast Asia

Washiya S., Yamamoto Y., Ono K., Miyazaki K., Takaguchi H., Knapp R.Japan, United States 102

APPROPRIATE SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES (DC-T1) Tue. 18 Oct. at 14:00

Natural Ventilation and Traditional Architectonical Devise: Physical Analysis of Badgir Structure.

Benedetti C, Leone G„ Baratieri M., Brauer /..Italy 104

A Comparison Evaluation by Sbtool on the Green Buildings Certified from Taiwan Eewh System

Kuo Y.C., Chiang CM., Chang K.F., Chou P.C.Taiwan 106

Life-cycle Assessment of Different Building Technologies for Partion Walls - Contribution to

Future Developments on Interior Partition Concepts

Mendonca P., Madeira M., Mateus R., Braganca L, Braganca L, Mendoca P.,

Madeira M., Braganca L,Portugal 108

Sustainable and Eco-efficient Technologies - Multi-dwelling Urban Building 2030

Piasecki M.P.,Poland 110

Challenges in the Environmental Assessment of Humanitarian Construction. Case Study

from School Reconstruction Project in Haiti.

Kuittinen M.K.J., Kaipainen S.,Finland, Haiti 112

Feasible Sustainable Building for a Small Development Project in South East India

Versele A, VoetJ., Claes K., Biesbroeck K., Wauman B., Breesch /-/..Belgium 114

APPROPRIATE SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES (DC-T2) Tue. 18 Oct.at 16:00

Barriers to Sustainable Construction (development) in South Africa

Emuze F., Smallwood J.J.,South Africa 116

Promoting Sustainable Technology - What Have We Forgotten?

Tracey-White J.D.,United Kingdom 118

Energy Conservation Technologies for Subtropical Public Buildings

the Taipei County Sustainable Development Education Center

Wu H., Cheng C, Hu C, Chao A/.Jaiwan

- a Study of the Retrofit Design of

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Ecoenvolventes R&D. Passive Architectural Envelopes High Thermal Performance and Low

Environmental Impact for Tropical Geo-climatic Zones with Cultivated Native Woods and Plants.

Varini C.V., Velasco R.V., Rocha E.R., Bolanos T.B., MoscosoA.M., Contreras C.C.,

Romero P.R., Luciani S.L.Colombia 122

Determinants of Successful Sustainable Building Practices in Nigeria

Anigbogu N.A.,Nigeria 124

The Solarpowerhouse Concept - a Model of Transition Towards Affordable Energy

Services for Delta State, NigeriaGeissler S..Austria 126

ASSESSMENT OF CITIES, NEIGHBOURHOODS, BUILDINGS

AND PRODUCTS (EE-A1) Tue. 18 Oct.at 11:00

Design of a Simplified Comparative Ecological and Economic Lea Tool for Swiss

Residential Apartment Buildings - Methodological Approach

John V., Wallbaum H.,Switzerland 128

Developing Energy and Ghg Reduction Model for Commercial Office Building Stock

Seo S., Foliente G.,Australia 130

Sustainability Assessment of Renovation for Increased End-use Energy Efficiency for

Multi-family Buildings in Sweden

Brown N.W.O., Bai W., BjorkF., Malmqvist T„ MolinariM.,Sweden 132

Lea in Building Certification: Experiences from Germany

Wittstock B., BrauneA., Fischer M., KreissigJ., Lemaitre C, Sedlbauer K.,Germany 134

Sustainability Assessment System for Housing in Germany - Concept, Experiences, Opportunities

ImmendoerferA.I., Luetzkendorf T.P., RietzA., SchuetzH.,Germany 136

Does Sustainability Increase the Value of Properties?

Frank S.O., Stoy C,Germany 138

ASSESSMENT OF CITIES, NEIGHBOURHOODS, BUILDINGS

AND PRODUCTS (EE-A2) Tue. 18 Oct.at 14:00

Assessing the Built Environment's Contribution to Sustainable Development: the

Sustainable Building Assessment Tool

Gibberd J. T., South Africa 140

Outline of Approach to Low Carbonization by Strengthening Casbee for New Construction (2010

Edition)Sato M.S., Murakami S.M., Ikaga T.I., Takai H.T., Yanai T.Y., Hayashi T.H., Endo J.E.,Japan 142

Life Cycle Costs and Life Cycle Assessment Benchmarks for Residential Buildings in GermanyKonig H., De Cristofaro M.L,Germany 144

Life Cycle Assessment Methodologies in the Construction Sector: the Contribution of the

European Lore-lea Project

Peuportier B.L.P., Herfray G., Malmqvist T., Zabalza I., StallerH., Tritthart W., Wetzel C,

SzalayZ.,France, Sweden, Spain, Austria, Germany 146

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Sustainable Building Assessment Systems as Integrated Tools for Effective Policy Level Steering.

Makelainen T. (Finland), Hakkinen T. (Finland), LupisekA, (Czech Republic, 148

Certification of Sustainable Housing in Large Housing Estates - Experience from the

European "longlife" Project

Dirlich S., Blum A.Germany 150

ASSESSMENT OF CITIES, NEIGHBOURHOODS, BUILDINGS

AND PRODUCTS (EE-A3) Tue. 18 Oct.at 16:00

Towards a 2000 Watt Society - Assessing Building-specific Saving Potentials ofthe

Swiss Residential Building Park

Heeren N., Jakob M., Wallbaum /-/..Switzerland 152

School Buildings on the Path to the 2000-watt-society

Aumann A.A.,Switzerland 154

Sustainable Buildings - a Global Overview of Users' Perceptions

BairdG., New Zealand 156

Integrating Municipal Climate Targets with Planning Targets at Building Level in a Life Cycle

PerspectiveMalmqvist T.I., Keski-Seppala' L, Glaumann M.,Sweden 158

Per Capita Energyfor Living, Work, Transport and Other Social Activities in Cities in Kinki Region, Japan

Yamaguchi Y., Nakashima S., Shimoda Y.,Japan 160

Selecting Environmental Assessment Tool for Buildings

Glaumann M., Malmqvist T., Wallhagen M.,Sweden 162

PERFORMANCE AND VALUE METRICS, HEALTH AND COMFORT (EE-V1) Tue. 18 Octat 11:00

Performance Indicators for Comfort, Health and Safety of the Indoor Environment

- Main Achievements of the European Perfection Coordination Action

Lefebvre P.H., DesmyterJ.R.H., Huovila P., Sakkas N., Garvin S.,Belgium, Finland,

Greece, United Kingdom 164

Key Performance Indicators for the Indoor Environment

Loomans M., Huovila A., Lefebvre P.H., Porkka J., Huovila P., DesmyterJ., Vaturi A.,Netherlands,

Finland, Belgium, Israel 166

Evaluating Indoor Environment Quality at the South Ostrobothnia Central Hospital

Porkka J., Huovila A., Yli-Karhu T.,Finland 168

Villa Reale of Monza Performance Evaluation

Stirano F, 0//Vero S., Sabbatelli R.Italy 170

Deciding Green in the Real Estate Industry: Case Study of Green Value Evaluation on an Existing

BuildingHovorka F., Tiet V. N.,France, Germany 172

How to Approach User of Built Environment and Workplaces - Methods, Processes and

Recommendations

Huovila P., Kama S., Nenonen S.,Finland 174

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PERFORMANCE AND VALUE METRICS, HEALTH AND COMFORT (EE-V2) Tue. 18 Oct.at 14:00

New Ways of Working: Linking Energy Consumption to People

Dooley K.J.S.,Finland 176

Design of an Affordable and Sustainable House Concept for the Netherlands

Nijenmanting F.C., Senel M.S., Rutten P.G.S., Loomans M.G.L., KramerB.,Netherlands 178

Sustainable Design Strategies in Industrial Buildings' Refurbishment: a Case Study in Lisbon

Gaspar Duarte M.L.D.,Portugal 180

A Module of Building Environment Efficiency for Indoor Environment Health of Existing

Buildings in Taiwan

Liu K.S., Ho M.C., Chen N.T., Chiang C.M.Jalwan 182

Developing a Methodology for Monitoring and Evaluating Improvements to Existing Dwellings in

Deprived Areas of Wales

HopperJ.L, Littlewood J.R., Geens A., Karani G., Counsel! J., Thomas A., United Kingdom 184

The Effects of Scattering Properties of Bamboo Micro Diffusers on Sound Field

Shen MM, Lai R.P., Lin F.M.Jaiwan 186

ICTS FOR SAVING RESOURCESA AND REDUCING EMISSIONS (EE-11) Tue. 18 Oct.at 16:00

New Comfort and Energy Efficiency Service for BuildingsAhonen M.A.R., Jalkanen M.J.A., Ala-Juusela M.A.J., Klobut K.R.K., Vesanen T.E.V.,Finland 188

Development of an Environmental and Energy Information Visualization System for

Residential Homes

Nakajima Y., Japan 190

European Epd, an Information Tool for Performance Oriented Building Assessment

Schmincke EM.,Germany 192

How the Prosumer Role in Smart Grids Redefines the Energy Efficiency Concept of BuildingsBremdal B., Skerjve-Nielssen C, Nereng G., Norway 194

Sustainability Management Tool for Buildings Projects - SysmeoAndrieux F., Maissa S., Bus N., Nibel S., Cuenot S.,France 196

Sustainable It Implementation in Uae

Tahhan J., Dulaimi M.,United Arab Emirates 198

NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIAL SOLUTIONS (EE-M1) Tue. 18 Octat 16:00

A Life-cycle Energy Comparison of a Textile and Glass Roof for a Climatic Envelope in Beijing, China

Hertzsch E.U., Crawford R. CAustralia 200

Bowooss - Bionic Optimized Wood Shells with SustainabilityPohl G.,Germany 202

A Study on the Environmental Performances of Natural Hydraulic Lime

Takayama H.T., Nakajima Y.N.,Japan 204

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Strategies to Improve the Thermal Performance of Cement Based Roofs by Functional Ingredients

Loh K.L, Sato N.N.S., Prado R.T.P., John V.M.J., Prado R.A.P., John V.M.J.,Brazil 206

Identifying Parameters of the Buildings' Envelope That Affect the Heating Energy

Demand in Three Cities in Greece.

Safouri G.,Greece 208

Retrofit for the Future: National Uk Housing Retrofit Demonstrator Programme

Costello F.A., Morgan N., Miller R., Mashford K.J.,\Jnited Kingdom 210

MATERIAL AND ENERGY FLOWS (WR-M3) Fri. 21 Oct. at 9:00

Description of the Swedish Building Stock by Material from a Swedish Statistical

Survey of 1800 Buildings.

Hjortsberg M„Sweden 212

Application of LCA in the Construction Sector: Considerations on Impact Allocation in

Steelmaking Processes and Its Reflection on the Cement Industry

Saade M.R.M., Silva M.G., Silva V.G.,Brazil 214

Life Cycle Assessment of Canadian Steel Building Design and Case Studies

Comparison Limitations

Straka V.A., Gorgolewski M., Pinto I.L.R.,Canada 216

Unique Investigation of Chemicals in Construction and Indoor Air of Swedish Dwellings

Giselsson S.E.,Sweden 218

Physical Properties of the Cellulose Foam Thermal Insulation by Cellulose and

Starch, Polypropylene

Kang J.S., Choi G.S., Lee S.E.Republic of Korea 220

Novel Construction Materials for a Sustainable Future

Wang W.D.M., Ang A.K.S., Low L.G.L, Chew Sarah s.c, Low L.G.L.Singapore 222

Influence of Impact Allocation Between Steel and Its Slags on Their Potential Use in the

Construction Sector

Saade M.R.M., de Oliveira B.M., da Silva M.G., Silva V.G.,Brazil 224

CULTURAL AND REGIONAL ISSUES (CU-C2) Fri. 21 Oct. at 9:00

Sustainability in a Historic Context-Case Bulevardi 6 in Central Helsinki

Vanhanen J., Vehvilainen /..Finland 226

Changing Around Time (cat-med): Sustainable Urban Models

Marin Cots P., Spain 228

Measuring the Influence of Using Intelligent Living Concept on the Sustainable

Rural Villages in Taiwan

Chang K.F., Chou P.C,Taiwan 230

Role of Architecture in Immigrants' Integration Process

Virkkala V.I.I., Tenho T.E.V.,Finland 232

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ASSESSMENT OF CITIES, NEIGHBOURHOODS,BUILDINGS AND PRODUCTS (EE-A10) Fri. 21 Oct. at 9:00

The Energy-efficient Buildings Ppp Multi-annual Roadmap and Longer Term StrategyCarosio S., C/offi M., Bourdeau L, Fernandez M.,Italy, France, United Kingdom 234

Learning from What Works in Sustainable Community DevelopmentDeaWn M.,United Kingdom 236

The State as a Model: New Instruments for Sustainable Building Seen from the Point ofView of the German Federal Government

HegnerH.D., Germany 238

Sustainable Urban Environments and Future Scenarios

Gaterell M.R., Caputo S.,United Kingdom 240

Quantifying and Assessing Impacts of Building Processes in a 'triple Bottom Line ApproachLiu J.J., Ding G.K.C., Samali B.,Australia 242

Adaptation of Dgnb-methodology to Austria - Lessons Learned from the First CertificatesPasser A., KreinerH., Smutny R., Kaufmann P., Austria, Australia 244

ICTS FOR SAVING RESOURCESA AND REDUCING EMISSIONS (EE-I2) Fri. 21 Oct. at 9:00

Energy Advice Service as a Policy Instrument to Promote Energy Efficiency in Residential Sector:

Perception of End-users and Service Providers

Nair G., Mahapatra K., Gustavsson L,Sweden 246

Envimat.cz- Environmental Profiles of Building Materials Online

Lupisek A., Hodkova J., Mancik S., Vochoc L, Zd'ira T.,Czech Republic 248

A Review of Currently Available Standards and Software Tools for Assessing Life CycleGreenhouse Gas Emissions from Buildings.Darby H., Elmualim A.A., Kelly F.,United Kingdom 250

Environmental, Energetic and Economic Life-cycle Assessment from "cradle to Cradle" (3E-C2C)of Buildings AssembliesSilvestre J.D., de Brito J., Pinheiro M.D.,Portugal 252

Simulation of the Impact of the Climate Change on the Current Building's Residential EnvelopeThermal Transfer Value (ettv) Regulation in SingaporeJusufS.K., WongN.H., Syafli N.I., Li W.H.,Singapore 254

A Comparative Review of Existing Data and Methodologies for Calculating the Embodied

Energy and Carbon of BuildingsMoncaster A.M., Song J. Y.,United Kingdom 256

EDUCATION, TRAINING, STANDARDIZATION AND REGULATION (SS-E2) Fri. 21 Oct. at 9:00

Architecture as a Framework for Action and Change: Community Participation Strategies for Braset,Trondheim.

Hatleskog E.K.,Norway 258

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Environmental Local Agents (ALAs): Towards the Sustainable CityMarin Herbert S.,Spain 260

Children and Sustainable Buildings: Learning Through Community Collaboration

Wake S.J.,New Zealand 262

Participatory Design Process of a Youth Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

KassiT., Suomi M.,Finland 264

Development of an Appraisal System for Green Demolition

Huang R. Y.H., Chou H. Y.G.Taiwan 266

Occupancy Costs Benchmarks for Schools and Sport Facilities in Germany

BeuskerE,, Stoy C,Germany 268

POSTER SESSION 1 (TUESDAY) (PP-1) Tue. 18 Oct.at 13:00

Sustainable Building : Barriers and Drivers to Energy Efficient Refurbishment in the Residential

Sector. Empirical Findings from Five European Countries.

Beillan V., GoaterA., HuberM.R., Mayer I., Battaglini E., Trotignon ft.France, Germany, Italy 270

Design for Reuse of Building Materials in the Us

Guy G.B.G.,United States 272

Ecomlmesis a 21 Century Model for a Sustainable Built Environment Based on Nature's EcosystemsWoo L.C., Woo LG,United States 274

Developing a Life Cycle Assessment (lea) Database of Wood Materials Based on International

Field SurveyNambu Y., Ikaga T.,Japan 276

Aia 2030 Commitment Initiative: Design Firms' Role, Tools and Processes for Transforming the

Building Design and Construction Industry to a More Sustainable Model

Vujovic V. V.,United States 278

Homeostasis in Architecture and Climate Change - a Case Study

Lanzinha J.C., Furtado L.C.G., JularJ.E.R.,Portugal 280

A New Approach to Energetic Requalification of Existing Buildings: the Impact of the Planning

Decisions on Moisture Content and Behaviour

Benedetti C, Demattio M., Girasoli M.T., Marches! M., Rondoni M.,Italy 282

Ecological Dimension of the Intermediate Habitat

Gradinaru T., Baran /., Gradinaru T.,Romania 284

Principles of Sustainable Development and Architectural Design

Lepadatu C, Fartatescu M., DumitrascuA.I., Romania 286

Moisture and Mould Problems a Threat Against Sustainable Buildings, the Betsi Study in Sweden.

Aberg O.,Sweden 288

Indicators to Measure Sustainability in Urban Developments

Amado M.P., Freitas J.C., Lopes T.G.Portugal 290

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Critical Case Study Analysis for Sustainable Data Centers

LuX., Lu T., Viljanen Mainland 292

The Thermal Mass on Roof Slabs as a Thermoregulation Strategy for Indoor Thermal

Comfort and Low Energy Consumption

D'Orazio M., Di Perna C, Di Giuseppe E.,Italy 294

User Acceptance and Learning in Energy-efficient School Buildings in Germany

RoserA., GruberE.,Germany 296

Energy Performance of Low Energy Buildings in Cold Climate

Qstin R.O., Johansson C.J.,Sweden 298

Ventilation and Energy-efficient Performance of Ventilated Building Integrated

Photovoltaic Constructions

Lin Y.P., Lai CM., Chiang CM., Chen N.T., Liu K.S.,Taiwan 300

Specification of Passive Houses in Maritime Climates

Word A., Brophy V., Szalay Z.,United Kingdom, Ireland, Hungary ...302

The Energy-saving Effects of Residential Pefc Cogeneration Systems Using a Hydronic Radiant

Floor Heating System Based on Simulation

Gong X.Z., Akashi Y., Sumiyoshi D., OzakiA.,Japan 304

Climate Change Impact on the Energy Efficiency of Light-weight Steel Residential Buildings

Santos P., SimdesDaSilva L, Gerv&sio H., Gameiro A.,Portugal 306

Processes of Property Owner Towards the Ecologically Efficient Office Building - Synergy Building,

Viikki Campus Area, Helsinki

Niemela J., Etelamaki P., Rintala T., Nissinen A..Finland 308

Multicriteria Matrix for the Evaluation of the Interaction of Design Choices with Comfort and

Energy Demand in Residential Buildings.

Rossi M., Cocci Grifoni R., Rocco V.M., Ortolani S., TerriacaA., Pierantozzi M,Italy 310

Strategiesfor Renovation of Single Family Dwellings from the 1980s Towards Zero Energy Levels

Risholt B.D.R., Time B.E.T., Kvande T.O.K., Hestnes A.G.H.,Norway 312

Assessing the Effect of Energy Efficient Renovations for Existing Residential Buildings on

Use Period Energy Consumption According to Different Climatic Regions

Cetiner I., Metin B.Turkey 314

Method to Manage Building Energy Efficiency During Design, Construction and Operation Period

Hiltunen K.,Finland 316

Sustainable Mountain Hut Design Energy-efficient Constructions in the Alpine Space

Caliegari G.C, Beltramo R.B.,Italy 318

A Low-carbon Office Building Design Using Innovative Methods and Technologies

Onojima H., Ito T., Nakayama K.,Japan 320

Hybrid Ventilation - Embracing Nature in Hong Kong Housing Authority Commercial Centres

Fung A.Y.S., Yeung C.K.Y., Ng K.J.J., Lau K.P.R.Hong Kong 322

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Community-based Allocation of Renewable Energy: Case Study on Energy Efficiency Through

Appropriate Scale of a Residential-community-based Photovoltaic SystemChew V.Y., Yashiro T.,Japan 324

Allocating Ghg Emissions to the Co-products of Micro Cogeneration - the Case of Emission Balance in

Zero Emission Buildings (zebs)

Bourrelle J.S., Gustavsen A.Norway 326

Insulation Performance Assessment of DIS Wall through Site ExperimentChoi B.H., Choi G.S., Kang J.S., Lee S.E.,Republic of Korea 328

Improving Life Cycle Efficiency in Single-storey Commercial BuildingsKesti J., Lautso P., Finland 330

Monitoring System for Tracking the Hydrothermal Behaviour of the Building Structures

Makitalo M., Al-Neshawy F., Laurila T.,Finland 332

Net Zero Energy Buildings in the Czech Republic - Basic Discussion

Tywoniak J., Stanek K.,Czech Republic 334

Trias Exergetica, a New Strategy Towards a Zero-energy Built Environment

Ramsak P.R.Netherlands 336

Diffusion Determinants for Passive Building TechnologiesRose T., IWanfey K.,Australia 338

Proposal for Sustainable Building in Temperate Climates

GrauMolist L.Spain 340

Energy Consumption of Membrane Roofing of Gymnasium in the Daylight Environment

Kuo P.Y., Chao V.G.Taiwan 342

Research on Energy Consumption of Cambodian Houses in Urban Areas

Yamamoto Y.Y., Washiya S., Ono K., MiyazakiK„ Takaguchi /-/..Japan 344

Large Scale Demonstration of Biomass Based Chps and Innovative Envelope Systems in CityNeighbourhood in Hungary in the Pime's ProjectToth P., Matolcsy K., Kuthi E.B., Budavari Z.,Hungary 346

How to Minimise Space Heating to Dwellings in Wales, Uk Through the Use of Exhaust Air

Source Heat Pumps: Results of a Post-occupancy Monitoring Study in Bargoed, Uk

Littlewood J.R., Taylor T., Davies G., John D.,United Kingdom 348

Research on the Operation Energy Consumption and the Renewable Energy Systems of

Several Demonstration Public Buildings in China

Xiao X.J., Lin L.B.R., Zhu Z. Y.X.China 350

"esse" Project: a Sustainable Proposal for the Realization of Social Housing in ItalySalvadori C, Salvadori G., Italy 352

Comparative Analysis of Sustainability Criteria of Two Educational Buildings in Mediterranean Climate

MelgarS.G., Carrasco M.J., Salguero F.A.Spain 354

Healthy and Energy-efficient Detached House According to the Sentinel and Sonnen-haus

Concept.Koerner K.O.E.,Germany 356

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The Window - a Poetic Device and Technical Tool to Improve Life in Energy Positive Homes

- a Case Study of an Active House

Hansen E.K.H., Gylling G.,Denmark 358

A Bioclimatic and Energetically Self Sufficient One Family House in the Experimental Area of" 25

Bioclimatic Dwellings" at the South Coast of the Island of Tenerife.

LyytikkS A, Bent /-/..Finland, Ireland 360

Architectural and Urban Development Solutions in a Sustainable Built Environment - Selected Issues.

Majerska-Palubicka B.,Poland 362

Bamboo Houses - Nature's Way of Solving Global Housing Problem Neelam Manjunath,

Center for Green Building Materials and Technology, Bangalore, India.

Manjunath N.,India 364

An Exploration of Low Carbon and Ecological Dwellings, for the Social Housng Sector in Wales.UK.

Holmes D.A., Littlewood J.R., Davies G., Counsell J., Geens A,United Kingdom 366

Experimental Performance and Modelling of the Pvt Air Collector

Kim K.J.H., Kim K.J.T.,Republic of Korea 368

Experimental and Numerical Study on a Ventilated Trombe Wall

Di Perna C, Mosciatti R, Stazi F., Italy 370

Shading system and daylight control in low energy office buildings in Norway

Haase M., Wigenstad T.Norway 372

Selection of construction solutions and materials to improve Indoor Environmental Quality of buildings

Monteiro da Silva S, Guedes de Almeida M., Portugal 374

TOWARD RIO+20 AND BEYOND (SF01) Tue. 18 Oct. at 11:00 376

ZERO EMISSION BUILDINGS (SF2) Tue. 18 Oct.at 14:00 377

Implementing Zero Energy Buildings in Nordic Climate Conditions. A Case Study.Jormanainen J.,Finland 378

Building Form, Climate and Energy Supply System in a Passive House BuildingHaase M.,Norway 380

Towards Zero Energy Office Buildings in Northern EuropeFlodberg K., Blomsterberg A, Dubois /W.C.Sweden 382

Achieving Zero Carbon Emission in the UK Construction Industry Integrating Offsite Construction and

Renewable Energy TechnologiesNadim W., Boudjabeur S.,United Kingdom 384

Energy-plus Primary School, Hohen Neuendorf, GermanyLuetkemeyer I., Krause J.,Germany 386

Zero Energy Building Project in the University of TokyoYashiro T., Mago-oriB., Ooka R., Shida H, Sako H., Hiyama K., Yasuda D., Kato M., Nagata T.,Chikushi K., Kawatani S., Ikeda /-/..Japan 388