Development of a methodology for life cycle building energy ratings

Development of a methodology for life cycle building energy ratings

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Article ID: iaor20115434
Volume: 39
Issue: 6
Start Page Number: 3779
End Page Number: 3788
Publication Date: Jun 2011
Journal: Energy Policy
Authors: ,
Keywords: construction & architecture
Abstract:

  • The definitions for ‘zero energy buildings’ and current building energy ratings are examined.
  • There is a need to integrate a life cycle perspective within building energy ratings.
  • A life cycle building energy rating method (LC‐BER), including embodied energy is presented.
  • Net Energy Ratio is proposed as an indicator to select building energy improvement options.
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