Nearly Zero Energy Buildings & Part L
The requirement for Nearly Zero Energy Building is set out in the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Follow this link for further information. nZEB is implemented through the Technical guidance documents Part L Conservation of Fuel and Energy of the Building Regulations which came into force in 2019. This section includes a combination of webinars and reading materials for both residential and non-residential buildings. Here you can also find materials on Airtightness, Green products and Energy Renovation. Resources on the World GBC’s more ambitious net-zero carbon are set out separately under Zero Carbon.
The IGBC has recently published a definition of Net Zero Carbon definition
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Zero Carbon Buildings
Key Reading Material
10 Measures for a better, more sustainable built environment Building a Zero Carbon Ireland Building A Zero Carbon Ireland – Government Policy Scorecard Summary Net Zero Carbon Definition Viable Homes-Guidelines for planners on the design of building of low carbon, low rise, medium density housing in Ireland-V1.0
Enact webinar series
What is changing for commercial buildings- Policy and legislation
This Enact explainer webinar covers the policy and legislation changes for commercial buildings on national and European levels. it shows how these changes look in practice and different initiatives that help commercial building owners.
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Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Commercial
ESB Headquarters, Fitzwilliam Street-Case Study
Chris Croly from BDP, presented a case study on the new ESB offices in Fitzwilliam Street. His presentation offered a view of next generation sustainable design in large office buildings.
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