ACI Northwest 2007

HOR 5 - European Zero Energy Retrofits

Thursday, February 22, 2007 · 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Learn how the Austrians and Germans are retrofitting homes to use little or no off-site energy for heating. See examples of advanced windows with U-factors as low as 0.15. Understand the passive-house philosophy of heating a home with ventilation air of 25 cfm per person. Hear an explanation of the new compact HVAC unit functions that include an HRV, ground-source heat pump, and water heating system.

By attending this session, participants will

Recognize the potential for positive synergy when retrofits are evaluated as part of a systemic approach rather than individually
Be challenged and inspired by the lessons learned from European zero energy residential retrofits
Appreciate the potential for more aggressive energy retrofits than we are accustomed to in the U.S.

Keyword(s): advanced windows, energy efficiency, European, existing homes, high performance, integrated HVAC systems, monitored results, multifamily, positive synergy, single family, zero energy retrofits
Type: Workshop
Track: On the Horizon
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

Course Presenter(s):

John Krigger

Course Document(s):

HOR5_Krigger

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