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Effectivity-ecosphere-economics in nZEB retrofit procedures.
Elżbieta Ryńska1, Urszula Koźmińska2, Joanna Rucińska3
1Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology, 55 Koszykowa Street, 00-659, Warsaw, Poland. elzbieta_d_rynska@wp.pl.
Summary
This study focuses on integrating sustainable development and nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) concepts into urban design and modernization. It details a project transforming a historic university building using nZEB technology transfer.
Area of Science:
- Sustainable architecture and urban planning.
- Energy-efficient building design and retrofitting.
- Technology transfer in construction.
Background:
- Sustainable development is integral to modern design, encompassing concepts like resiliency and nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB).
- Effective urbanization requires a holistic approach, balancing natural and man-made environments with advanced technical standards.
- Achieving high energy standards necessitates interdisciplinary collaboration among planners, architects, and consultants, prioritizing economic feasibility and user well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of sustainable development principles into urban design and modernization processes.
- To detail the transformation of an existing public building at Warsaw University of Technology.
- To facilitate the transfer of nZEB technology from Norway to Poland through exemplary case studies.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of design management procedures for sustainable development.
- Implementation of a Nordic Finance Mechanism grant for nZEB technology transfer.
- Development of integrated concept designs for public buildings as benchmarks.
Main Results:
- Successful application of nZEB knowledge transfer from Norway to Poland.
- Creation of two concept designs for public buildings, serving as case studies for modernization.
- Demonstration of practical application of sustainable development in retrofitting existing structures.
Conclusions:
- Sustainable development and nZEB principles are achievable through holistic planning and interdisciplinary cooperation.
- The project provides valuable benchmarks for modernizing public buildings towards higher energy efficiency.
- Economic feasibility and user health are critical priorities in sustainable building transformations.
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