Passive Design Measures
Buildings in this category use the building form to take advantage of the suns energy for example...
- Daylighting
- Thermal mass
- Solar chimneys
- Orientation
- Shading
Energy Efficiency Measures
Buildings in this category have for example high levels of insulation and high efficiency boilers
- Insulation
- High efficiency boilers
- Heat pumps
Energy Generation
Buildings in this category have energy elements such as....
- Solar thermal panels
- Photovoltaics
- Wind turbines
Sustainability
Buildings in this category .....
- Sustainable and renewable resources
- Low embodied energy
- Area and transport
- Green spaces
- Indoor environment/comfort
- Reduction of construction waste
- Water saving equipment/actions
- Waste and drainage systems
Process
Buildings in this category have been optomise by use of an integrated energy design strategy. Taking energy and environmental considerations into account from the conceptual stage of the building.