Report BR 47 BRE low-energy office
Publication Year
1984
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Reports the results of monitoring the energy performance of the BRE low-energy office. It is intended to provide important feedback to designers of today's buildings needing to meet the requirements of the new Building Regulations. It is also intended to demonstrate the efficacy of using at the earliest design stages the new aids for designers. At the same time feedback on design-aid performance is provided for consideration for future improvement. The monitoring exercise was funded by the Department of Energy under the Energy Conservations Demonstration Projects Scheme. A low-energy building can only be the result of the contribution from all of the skills of the construction industry. The report is structured as far as possible to meet this audience of diverse interests. Following the description of the building's design, its monitored performance is summarised in terms of its 'energy management' statistics. A detailed analysis of individual design aspects follows, in each case consisting of a summary followed by a technical discussion directed specifically at the design profession most likely to be concerned. Finally, the conclusion summarises the lessons learnt from the monitoring results that would be relevant to improving the energy performance of a building on the drawing boards in today's design offices.
Author
Crisp, V. H. C. Fisk, D. J. and Salvidge, A. C.
ISBN
9780851250694
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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