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SHC Task 28

Solar Sustainable Housing

Project (Task) Deliverables

Web site: Model Sustainable Solar Housing (1)

This web site presents built marketable solar sustainable housing exemplary in design, living quality, extreme low energy demand and minimal environmental impact. Definitions, criteria and target values will be included. It will be produced to win builders and excite potential home-buyers. (Lead: Subtask A)

Design guidelines: Marketable Sustainable Solar Housing: Plans, Details and Performance (2)

Recently built housing is illustrated with plans, sections, details, performance data and reference costs. The design checklist and advise from the survey of builders and home owners from Subtask A are appended. (Co-Lead: Subtasks B and D)

Handbook: Guide to Cost Effective Design (3)

Proven design concepts and systems which reduce non-renewable energy consumption, environmental impact and costs are presented in detail in this handbook. The facts, curves and graphs are the result of building monitoring, lab testing and computer modelling and aimed at cost optimizing designs. Finally, commonly used computer tools are reviewed for their applicability and worked examples and data sets are provided. The target audience is specialists working for homebuilders. (Lead: Subtask B)

Press Kits: Demonstration Buildings (4)

Built projects with proven performance are still one of the best means of convincing builders that the risk to build such housing is acceptable. To increase the multiplication effect beyond the local region Press Kits will be produced to be reworked into articles and brochures in local languages. (Lead: Subtask B).

Workshops and Symposia (5)

After the Task conclusion experts will hold regional workshops to bring Task know-how to builders and designers. Exemplary projects will be presented; analytical techniques for cost optimization explained; and tips for marketing offered. (Lead: Subtask A)

Publications of the Experts in Diverse Media (6) 

  • Angiulli, D.: Passive Houses- New Standards for a better living space , Masters Thesis, Post Graduate Program, Building and solar energy use, Chair of Building Services, ETH-Zürich (CH), 2001.
  • Boström, T., Wäckelgård, E., and Karlsson, B.: "Design of a Thermal Solar System with High Solar Fraction in an Extremely Well Insulated House", Proceedings of ISES 2003 , Göteborg (S), 14 – 19 June, 2003.
  • de Myttenaere, K.: " Designer Responsibility Towards Sustainability and Architectural Science ", in S Hayman (ed), Proceedings of the 37 th Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) Conference , Vol. 1, pp. 245 – 254, Sydney, Australia, 2003.
  • Enz D, "EuroSun2004 – junge Forscher trafen die Solar-Elite", in Spektrum GebäudeTechnik , Nr. 5, S. 3, Aug. 2004.
  • Enz, D und Hastings , R, 2004, "Proven Designs for Very Low Energy Housing – Swiss Experience", in EuroSun2004, 14. Intern. Sonnenforum, PSE GmbH, Freiburg , Germany , – Architecture and Design, Day Lighting 2-243, ISBN 3-9809656-4-3, June 2004.
  • Enz, D, ""Solar-Elite" an der EUROSUN 2004", Architektur & Technik , Nr. 8, Aug. 2004.
  • Enz, D, "Die Gebäudehülle – ein Stromlieferant", SchweizerBauJournal , Nr. 4, Aug. 2004.
  • Enz, D, "Energieeffizienz versus Entwurfsfreiheit", Schweizer Energiefachbuch2005 , p. 163-166.Dec. 2004.
  • Enz, D, "EuroSun2004 Junge Forscher treffen die Solar-Elite", Erneuerbare Energien , Nr. 4, Aug. 2004.
  • Enz, D, "Photovoltaik – Architektonisches Gestaltungselement", Erneuerbare Energien , Nr. 1, Apr. 2004.
  • Enz, D, "Photovoltaik als architektonisches Gestaltungselement", Bauen für die Zukunft – Minergie – Minergie-P – Ökologisch Bauen , S. p. 44-46, Mar., 2004.
  • Enz, D, "Photovoltaik als architektonisches Gestaltungselement", Baublatt , Nr. 11, p. 8-10, Feb. 2004.
  • Enz, D, "Wenn die Gebäudehülle auch noch Strom liefert", HausTech , Nr. 4, p.34-37, Mar. 2004.
  • Enz, D, Hastings, R, "Verschiedene Konzepte", Architektur und Technik , Nr. 12, p. 14-16, Dec. 2004.
  • Enz, Daniela and Hastings, Robert: "Bewährte Entwurfsparameter für Wohnhäuser mit sehr tiefem Energieverbrauch – Erfahrung aus der Schweiz", 13. Schweiz. Status-Seminar, Zentrum für Energie und Nachhaltigkeit im Bauwesen, ETH-Z (CH), 2004.
  • Enz, Daniela and Hastings, Robert: "Proven Design Parameters for Housing Achieving very low Energy Consumption", ISES Conference, Freiburg (D), 2004.
  • Faninger, Gerhard: Sustainable Solar Housing: Marketable Housing for a better Environment. In: Nachhaltige Solare Gebäude: Ergebnisse aus dem IEA-Forschungsprogramm SHC Task 28. Herausgeber: BMVIT, WKO, AEE INTEC. Seite 3/1 bis 3/15. http://www.energytech.at/results.html?id=3816
  • Faninger, Gerhard: Nachhaltige Solar-Gebäude: Eine Chance und Herausforderung für die österreichische Wirtschaft. In: Nachhaltige Solare Gebäude: Ergebnisse aus dem IEA-Forschungsprogramm SHC Task 28. Herausgeber: BMVIT, WKO, AEE INTEC. Seite 4/1 bis 4/29. http://www.energytech.at/results.html?id=3816
  • Faninger, Gerhard r: Towards Sustainable Housing in Austria : Lessons Learned, Measures for Market Deployment and Future Prospects, International Conference on “Best Examples for Sustainable Housing in Europe ”. Lillehammer , Norway , 29. April 2004. 27 pages, www.lavenergibolinger.no , www.energytech.at
  • Fukazawa, Tamaki & Sunaga, Nobuyuki: "Thermal Performance Evaluation Method Considering the Resident's Adjustment Behavior for their Environment" Part2. Evaluation Example with AIJ Standard Model of Detached House; Summaries of Technical Papers of Annual Meeting, A.I.J., D-2; 1. Sep. 05.
  • Fukazawa, Tamaki & Sunage, Nobuyuki: "Study on the Sphere of Comfort Air-temperature by Human Condition and Taste"; Summaries of Technical Papers of Annual Meeting, A.I.J. , D-2; pp.559-560; 28. Aug. 04.
  • Fukazawa, Tamaki & Sunage, Nobuyuki: "Study on the Comfort Zone and the Evaluation Process of Passive and Low Energy Houses"; Proceedings of JSES/JWEA Joint Conference (2004); pp.231-234; 1. Nov. 04.
  • Fukazawa, Tamaki & Sunagea, Nobuyuki: "Thermal Performance Evaluation Method Considering the Resident's Adjustment Behavior for their Environment Part1. Proposal for Extension of Comfortable Zones and a Evaluation Method"; Summaries of Technical Papers of Annual Meeting, A.I.J., D-2; ; 1. Sep. 05.
  • Fukazawa, Tamaki: "Thermal Performance Evaluation Method Considering the Resident's Behavior for Adjustment to the Environment"; master's thesis of Tokyo Metropolitan University ; -; 25. Mar. 05.
  • Fukazawa, Tamaki; Sunagea, Nobuyuki; Hasegawa, Kenichi: "A Study on the Evaluation of Passive and Low Energy Houses Based on Thermal Comfort"; SB05; ; 1. Sep. 05.
  • Ghobadian, Vahid: "Climatic Analysis of the Sustainable Traditional Buildings in Iran ", Universita Degli Studi Di Roma, La Sapienza, Facolta Di Architettura Conference, Rome , Italy , 18 Apr. 2005.
  • Hanus, Chr: "Gebäudedokumentationskolloquium Nachhaltige Solarwohnbauten", Kolloquiumsdokumentation, ETH-Z, 14. Oct. 2004.
  • Hasegawa, Kenichi: "Evaluation of Indoor Thermal Environment and Energy Performance on Environmental Conscious Designed Houses"; Prospect of Sustainable Solar Housing , Symposium in WG of Tohoku Building Environment ; 1. Apr. 03.
  • Hasegawa, Kenichi: "Sustainable Solar Housing (ANNEX38) Project - Introduction of Subtask D and Numerical Study in Cooling Group"; Report of Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation , No.145Vol. 25-4; pp.43-45; 1. Nov. 04.
  • Hasegawa, Kenichi; Hayashi, Motoya & Sunaga, Nobuyuki: "Investigation of Thermal Environment and Energy Consumption in Solar Houses with Each Construction Method" Part 1 Outline of Questionnaire Survey and Field Measurement during Winter; Summaries of Technical Papers of Annual Meeting, A.I.J., D-2; pp.247-248; 1. Sep. 02.
  • Hasegawa, Kenichi; Yoshino, Hiroshi; Matsumoto, Shin-ichi: "Energy Consumption of Residential Buildings Designed Environmental Conscious Concept in Japan "; SB05; 1. Sep. 05.
  • Hastings, R. (refereed article): "Breaking the heating barrier: Learning from the first houses without conventional heating" Pages 373-380, Energy and Buildings , Volume 36, Issue 4, Apr. 2004, and CISBAT 2001: Proceedings of CISBAT , LESO-PB, EPFL, CH-1015 Lausanne, Sep. 2001.
  • Hastings, R.: : "Mehrfamilienhäusern nach Passivhausstandard: Erfahrungen für die Praxis", Energiefachbuch der Schweiz 2001 , s. 157-159, Künzler-Bachmann Medien AG, 9001 St. Gallen (CH), Dec. 2001.
  • Hastings, R: "Neue Lösungen für energieeffiziente Gebäude: Mehrfamilienhäuser nach Passivhausstandard", It's T.I.M.E. Technology, Innovation, Management, Engineering , p. 83-87, ISSN 1683-33775, Austrian Research Centers GmbH, 2444-Seibersdorf (A), Jan. 2002.
  • Hastings, R: "Working to Expand the Sustainable Solar Housing Market", Solar Update, No. 38, IEA SHC, c/o Morse Assoc., Washington, DC 2009 USA, S. 6, July 2002.
  • Hastings, R: "Passivhauskonzept: die Trends", 7. Proceedings of the Passivhauskongress von 21.-22. Februar in Hamburg " Erneuerbare Energien , Seite 21, Feb. 2003.
  • Hastings, R.: "Final Management Report of IEA SHC28/BCS38: Sustainable Solar Housing, http://www.iea-shc.org/ , July 2005.
  • Hayashi, Motoya: "Activity of Penetration of Solar Housing to Japanese Market; Prospect of Sustainable Solar Housing", Symposium in WG of Tohoku Building Environment; 1. Apr. 03.
  • Hayashi, Motoya: "Sustainable Solar Housing (ANNEX38) Project - Contribution of Japan to the Project"; Report of Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation, No.145Vol. 25-4; pp.36-39; 1. Nov. 04.
  • Hoffmann, C. Hastings, R. andVoss, K. "Wohnbauten mit geringem Energieverbrauch, C:F: Müller Verlag Heidelberg, 2005.
  • Hoffmann, C., Hastings, R. & Voss, K .: Wohnbauten mit geringem Energieverbrauch - 12 Gebäude: Planung, Umsetzung und Realität , ISBN 3-7880-7749-2, C.F. Müller Verlag, 2005.
  • Lalive d'Epinay, A., Primas, A. and Wille, B.: "Ökologische Optimierung von Solargebäuden über deren Lebenszyklus", 13. Schweiz. Status-Seminar , Zentrum für Energie und Nachhaltigkeit im Bauwesen, ETH-Z (CH), 2004.
  • Lalive d'Epinay, A., Primas, A. and Wille, B.: "Ökologische Optimierung von Solargebäuden über deren Lebenszyklus", final report, Basler & Hofmann AG im Auftrag des Bundesamtes für Energie, 2004. www.empa-ren.ch/ren/Oekologie_Solargebäude.htm
  • Lien, A. & Hastings, R. et.al.: IEA SHC 28 ECBCS 38: Sustainable Solar 
    Housing - Marketable Housing for a better Enviornment , 4 p. Broschüre available from EMPA-ZEN, 8600-Dübendorf (CH), Sep, 2001.
  • Lien, A.G., editor: IEA web site: Demonstration Houses, 36 Brochures:http://www.iea-shc.org/task28/index.html Outcomes
  • Lien, Anne G., Solem, Håvar. "Energy Saving and Costs in Low Energy Houses from 13 Countries", Proceedings of the 9.Internationale Passivhaustagung, Ludwigshafen (D), 2005.
  • Petersdorff, C.: „Die Evaluierung der Solarsiedlung Gelsenkirchen – erste Ergebnisse“, paper presented at the 6th Fachkongress “Zukunftsenergien” der Landesinitiative Zukunftsenergien NRW, Essen, 2002
  • Petersdorff, C.; Boermans, T.; et al.; “Cost-Effective Climate Protection in the EU Building Stock” for the European Insulation Manufacturers Association (EURIMA); Brussels 2005
  • Petersdorff, C.; Boermans, T.; et al.; “Mitigation of CO2-Emissions from the Building Stock - Beyond the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings”; for the European Insulation Manufacturers Association (EURIMA) and European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EUROACE); Brussels 2004
  • Petersdorff, C.; Boermans, T.; et al.; “The Contribution of Mineral Wool and other Thermal Insulation Materials to Energy Saving and Climate Protection in Europe”, Brussels , 2002
  • Petersdorff, C.; Wouters, F.: “Evaluierung der Solarsiedlung Gelsenkirchen “ paper presented at the 4th Passivhaustagung, Kassel , 2000
  • Petersdorff, C.; Wouters, F.; Wiesner, W.: “Evaluation of the Solar Residential Area Gelsenkirchen”, paper for the PLEA-Conference, Cambridge , 2000
  • Schuchardt, R.; Wagner, H.-J.; Petersdorff, C.; Boermans, T. „Energetische Analyse der Solarsiedlung Gelsenkirchen“, Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen, Essen 2003
  • McKernon, S.; Bates, S.; Stoecklein, A.; Maplesden, F. and Baynes, K.: 2004, "Influencing People's Uptake of Sustainability in Housing", Contract CON1, prepared for Beacon Pathway Ltd., Ellerslie, Auckland (NZ), September 2004.
  • Primas, A. and Lalive d'Epinay, A.: "Solargebäude im Test", Tec21 , SIA, 8034-Zürich (CH), 2005.
  • Projekt-Info Nr. 5/05, Evaluierung energieeffizienter Wohngebäude; BINE – Informationsdienst, Fachinformationszentrum Karlsruhe (D), 2005.
  • Reichenbach, M.: " Entwurf eines energieeffizienten städtischen Wohnhauses in Oslo -Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen beim Bauen" , Post Graduale Thesis, Chair for Building Services, ETH, . Architecture Dept, ETH-H, Zürich (CH), 2004.
  • Røstvik, H., Lien, A. G.: National web site:. "Bygningskomponenter for lavenergihus" Norway 2004 http://www.enova.no/?itemid=1414
  • Russ, C. and Hastings, R. "Efficient Building Design for Low energy Housing" Presentation Eurosun 2004, Freiburg (D), June 2004.
  • Russ, C., Voss, K. and Hastings, R: "Sustainable Solar Housing – effiziente Wohngebäude mit solar unterstützter Energieversorgung –Zukunft für Zuhause", Sonnenenergie 2 , p. 31-35, 2004,
  • Schöberl, H., Bednar, T., u.a.: 2004, "Anwendung der Passivtechnologie im sozialen Wohnbau", Endbericht 5/2004, Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit, Wien 2004; auch erschienen im Fraunhofer IRB Verlag ISBN 3-8167-6634-X, Stuttgart (D),. 2004.
  • Skumatz, L. and Stoecklein, A.: "Using Non-Energy Benefits (NEBs) to Market Zero and Low Energy Homes in New Zealand ", SB04, Sustainable Building Conference, Shanghai , 2004.
  • Smeds, J. & Wall, M .: "A Comparison of Energy Regulations in 12 Countries Using IEA 28/38 Reference Houses " , Lund University , SE-22100 LUND , Johan.Smeds@ebd.lth.se, 2001.
  • Smeds, J.: "A Swedish Low Energy Terrace House", AEE Course Paper, Division of Housing Development and Management LTH, 2000.
  • Smeds, J.: "Design of High Performance Houses in Cold Climates", Northsun Conference Vilnius , 2005.
  • Smeds, J.: "Energy Aspects in Swedish Building Legislation of the 20 th Century Concerning Dwellings", Byggnads- och installationsteknikens utveckling under 1900-talet , Avdelningen för Byggnadsfysik LTH, ISRN, LUTVDG/TVBH--04/7225--SE(197), 2004.
  • Smeds, J.: "Energy Efficient Household Appliances in Sweden ", Energi- och resurshusållning i bebyggelse , Avdelningen för Byggnadsfysik LTH, ISRN LUTVDG/TVBH--02/7221--SE(115), 2002.
  • Smeds, J.: "Energy Efficient Household Appliances", Northsun Conference Vilnius , 2005.
  • Smeds, J.: "IEA Task 28 Solutions for High Performance Houses in Cold Climates", ISES Conference, Gothenburg (S), 2003.
  • Solar Unterstützte Wohngebäude – Ergebnisse aus der IEA Task 28/38 – Nationaler Informationstag in Deutschland zu den Ergebnissen der IEA Task 28/38, Freiburg (D), 30.June 2005.
  • Stoecklein, A. and McKernon, S.: 2004. "NOW Home, Demonstration Home Hypothesis" Report NOW7 prepared for Beacon Pathway Ltd, Ellerslie, Auckland NZ), Oct. 2004.
  • Stoecklein, A. and Skumatz, L.: 2004, "Using Non-Energy Benefits (NEBs) to Market Zero and Low Energy Homes in New Zealand ", 2004 ACEEE Summer Study, Monterey ( USA ), 2004.
  • Sunaga, Nobuyuki: "Sustainable Solar Housing (ANNEX38) Project - Introduction of Cooling Group and TSS"; Report of Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation, No.145Vol. 25-4; pp.40-42; 1. Nov. 04.
  • Voss, K., Bühring, A. and Hastings, R. "Sustainable Solar Housing- Projekte und Gebäudeanalysen aus einem neuen Arbeitsschwerpunkt der Internationalen Energieagentur" Symposium Thermische Solarenergie 2001, Staffelstein (D), 2001.
  • Voss, K., Wall, M. and Hastings,, R. "Der Beitrag erneuerbarer Energien im Passivhaus" 7. Internationale Passivhaustagung , Hamburg (D), 2001.
  • Wagner, H.-J.; Schuchardt, R.; Petersdorff, C.; Boermans : „Ökologische Bewertung im Gebäudebereich – Endbericht“, Essen, 2002
  • Wall, M.: "International Collaboration for Energy Effective Housing", Research for Sustainability , No. 1, 2005. Formas, Stockholm (S), 2005.
  • Wall, M.: "Terrace houses in Gothenburg – the first passive houses in Sweden ", 9th Internationale Passivhaustagung , pp 561-566, Ludwigshafen (D), 2005.
  • Wall, M.: Internationellt samarbete för energieffektiva bostäder. (International collaboration for energy – efficient housing). In Swedish. In “Miljöforskning för ett uthålligt samhälle”. No. 5- 6, 2004. Formas, Stockholm (S), 2004