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CONSTRUCTION IMPACT
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CONSTRAINTS /
BARRIERS / RISKS
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APPROPRIATE CLIMATE
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INDICATIVE COST |
INDICATIVE ENERGY
SAVINGS |
DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
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Thermal chimneys
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The use of static chimneys at high level to provide natural ventilation in buildings. Variations in height between the chimney and the occupied space allow the creation of temperature differentials, which in turn promote natural ventilation via the buoyancy effect. Enhancements can be made by installing fans within the chimney. This fan could be solar powered to reduce energy consumption. |
Where
natural ventilation strategy is suitable and major refurbishment or new build
is being undertaken. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Penetrations
in existing roof may not be feasible. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Kangan Batman TAFE |
Generally
constructed within builders work package. |
Natural
Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings, CIBSE AM10 |
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Solar chimneys |
The use of solar boosted static chimneys at high level to provide natural ventilation in buildings. Solar gain to the chimney generates temperature differentials between the chimney and the room, which in turn promote natural ventilation via the buoyancy effect. |
Where
natural ventilation strategy is suitable and major refurbishment or new build
is being undertaken. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Penetrations
in existing roof may not be feasible. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
Building Research
Establishment, UK |
Generally
constructed within builders work package. |
Natural
Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings, CIBSE AM10 |
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Automated natural ventilation |
Natural
ventilation enhanced by automated openings in facades through the use of
actuators and control systems. Openings can be controlled based on
internal/external conditions such as temperature, wind speed, precipitation
etc |
Suitable
where modifications are being made to existing windows or new windows being
installed. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Control
requirements. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Numerous across Australia. Contact manufacturer for case studies. |
Actuators
are supplied by the following companies: |
Natural
Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings, CIBSE AM10 |
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Atrium |
Atria can offer a number of environmental benefits. The primary benefits are that they can provide a thermal buffer against external conditions and increase the amount of daylight entering a space. Atriums can also be use to collect solar heat for distribution into a building, and can be used to enhance airflow through a building using similar principles to a solar chimney. The incorporation of photovoltaics can allow the atrium to generate electricity and provide shading. Atriums should not be mechanically heated or cooled. |
Only
possible where extensions to buildings or new buildings are being developed. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Cost. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
Numerous across Australia. Contact manufacturer for case studies. |
To improve
thermal performance the following materials could be used: |
Natural
Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings, CIBSE AM10 |
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Trombe Wall / Thermal Storage Walls |
A "Trombe" wall enables the collection of solar energy for use in the heating of buildings. Trombe walls consist of a multilayer construction, with a dark, heavyweight material on the inner surface and a transparent layer on the outer surface. Solar energy is transmitted through the outer surface and collected within the void. This heat is then transferred via conductance through the heavyweight wall, which then provides radiant heating for the occupants. Additionally, controlled venting can be provided to allow warm air collected in the void to be transferred to the space thereby offering a degree convective heating. |
Extensive
wall areas required. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Amount of wall area required to make system cost effective. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
1% - 5% |
McCook
House, Jerrabomberra, NSW |
Standard building products. |
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/36277.pdf |
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Buffer space/sun space |
Similar to a Trombe wall, a buffer or sun space can be used to protect the external façade from prevailing conditions. Additionally,these features can collect solar energy for use within a building. An example of a sun space would be a heavily glazed, unheated, enclosed area adjacent to the northern aspect of a building. Heat collected in the sun space could be utilised when required through a series of openings in the external facade. |
Suitable
for extensions or new buildings as a transient breakout space and source of
heating. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Cost. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
UNEP
International Environmental Technology Centre, Japan |
Standard building products. |
www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/PassSolGuide1-2.html#heat |
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Double skin façade |
A double façade acts in a similar way to a Trombe wall or a sunspace, though is generally appropriate for multi level scenarios |
Double facades are suited to multistorey buildings. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Complexity
of design. |
ALL VIC |
$50,000 + |
5% - 20% |
RMIT Textiles Building, Melbourne, VIC |
Standard building products. |
www.battlemccarthy.com/Double%20Skin%20Website/analysis/doubleskinanalysis.htm |
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Light pipe |
Light pipes provide daylight to areas of buildings that are not adjacent to an external surface. The units consist of a metal tube with a very reflective internal surface. At the outer end of the tube a translucent material allows daylight to enter. The inner end of the tube is fitted with a diffuser to allow light to be distributed evenly within the space. |
Light pipes are ideal for deep plan spaces or internal rooms where daylight is not available. |
"BOLT ON" FEATURE |
Penetration through existing roof may lead to waterproofing issues. |
ALL VIC |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
1% - 5% |
Numerous across Australia. Contact manufacturer for case studies. |
http://www.solatube.com.au/ |
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Combined light pipe and thermal chimney |
These units are currently available in the UK. They are designed to provide both natural ventilation (wind driven) and daylighting via three separate compartments. |
These units are ideal for deep plan spaces or internal rooms where access to an external wall is not available and natural ventilation is required. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Penetration
through existing roof may lead to waterproofing issues. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Priory Neighbourhood Centre, Hastings, East Sussex |
Sunpipe, www.sunpipe.co.uk |
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Passive downdraught evaporative cooling (PDEC) |
Principles of natural evaporative cooling of air can be incorporated into a building via the provision of down draft towers, which can operate naturally or can be mechanically assisted. These units pre-cool fresh air prior to entry into the building. |
Suitable
to naturally ventilated buildings with high cooling requirements i.e.
classrooms. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
High risk
strategy, may not provide adequate comfort conditions. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
CH2,
Melbourne, VIC |
Standard building products. |
www.arch.mcgill.ca/prof/bourke/arch672/fall2002/evapor.htm |
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Transpired solar air heater |
Transpired solar air heaters can be roof or wall mounted. The units are used to collect and distribute solar energy into a building for heating purposes. The units consist of a multilayer construction, with a perforated sheet on the outer surface, a small void then a standard roof or wall system. The air within the void is heated and then distributed either naturally or with the assistance of a fan to the occupied space. These systems can be engineered to work in reverse and provide passive cooling and natural ventilation during warm periods. |
Significant
wall or roof area required therefore suitable for facades with few windows or
rooflights. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Maintenance
requirements i.e. accessible roof required. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Knox
Environment Society, Community Nursery
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There are
currently no Australian suppliers/manufacturers. However, transpired solar
air heaters are constructed of standard profile cladding with perforations
and standard ventilation system components. |
www.advancedbuildings.org/_frames/fr_t_vent_solar.htm |
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Solar air heater |
Solar air heaters are generally proprietary systems that collect and distribute heat to a building. They generally consist of a roof or wall mounted box with a polycarbonate surface to allow solar energy to be collected, and a solar absorbing lower surface. A fan is used to circulate the air between the collection device and the building. The units can be configured to recirculate internal air or use fresh air and can also be used in reverse to provide some cooling during warm periods. |
Suitable
where heat is required during the daytime in low heat load spaces (unless
thermal store used which may reduce efficiency). |
"BOLT ON" FEATURE |
Maintenance
requirements i.e. accessible roof required. |
ALL VIC |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
5% - 20% |
Lumen
Christi Primary School, Gippsland
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Smart
Roof' solar air heater |
www.retscreen.net/download.php/ ang/119/0/Textbook_SAH.pdf |
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Standard Photovoltaics |
Photovoltaic units collect solar energy and convert it into electricity for use either within the building or for distribution to public infrastructure. The units are often roof mounted. |
Suitable
where used to drive low energy solutions in a standalone configuration such
as fans to enhance natural ventilation, solar powered shading devices or air
movement within solar collectors. |
"BOLT ON" FEATURE |
Cost may often outweigh benefits. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
Numerous across Australia. |
BP Solar
1800 802 762 |
http://www.wbdg.org/design/bipv.php |
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Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) |
Building Integrated Photovoltaics can offset the cost premiums associated with this technology by allowing the units to act as part of the façade of the building. Again the units are used to collect solar energy and covert it to electricity. |
Suitable
where significant demonstration value exists. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Cost may often outweigh benefits. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
1% - 5% |
Hall
Chadwick Centre, 120 Edward Street, Brisbane |
BP Solar
1800 802 762 |
http://www.wbdg.org/design/bipv.php |
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Combined Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal collectors (PVT) |
These units collect solar energy. The first layer converts this energy to electricity. The second layer collects residual heat for use within the building. |
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SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Cost may often outweigh benefits. |
ALL VIC |
UNKNOWN |
5% - 20% |
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http://www.ecn.nl/docs/library/report/2004/rx04069.pdf |
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Shading |
Effective solar shading reduces solar gain to the building thereby providing some passive cooling for warm periods. |
All buildings with occupied/conditioned spaces. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
May effect façade access for maintenance, particularly in multilevel buildings. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
Numerous across Australia. |
Standard building products. |
http://www.wbdg.org/design/suncontrol.php |
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Night purge |
Significant differences between daytime and night time temperatures in areas with temperate climates provide opportunities for the use of 'free' energy. Buildings that are not used overnight can be purged of heat either passively or mechanically, by using cool ambient air. This feature can significantly increase comfort levels and reduce cooling requirements and associated energy use. |
All buildings with high internal heat gains and unoccupied overnight. |
"BOLT ON" FEATURE |
Control
systems required. |
ALL VIC |
$0 - $1,000 |
1% - 5% |
N/A |
Any building controls supplier |
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Passive solar heating |
Passive solar heating allows the heating of a building during cool periods via direct penetration of solar energy into the occupied space. |
Buildings
with heating demand during the day and adequate thermal mass (to ensure solar
energy is used overnight). |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Limited to
low heat load buildings. |
ALL VIC |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
1% - 5% |
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Standard building products. |
www.azsolarcenter.com/design/pas-2.html |
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Flat plate solar collectors |
Solar collectors are active systems that collect solar energy, which is transferred to a medium such as water for subsequent use within a building for heating or domestic hot water. A flat plate solar collector consists of an insulated box with a glass or plastic cover. Water is passed through the box via a series of pipes which are mounted adjacent to the absorber plate. Solar energy is collected during this process. |
Areas with
clear skies and demand for heating during the winter. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
May not be
effective during the winter when heating demand is highest. |
ALL VIC |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
5% - 20% |
Numerous across Australia. Contact manufacturer for case studies. |
Beasley |
www.retscreen.net/download.php/ ang/119/0/Textbook_WH.pdf |
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Evacuated tube solar collectors |
An evacuated tube solar collector consists of a number of parallel glass tubes which contain metal absorber tubes which attach to a fin. The void within the glass tube is a vacuum to reduce conductive and convective heat loss.Solar energy is collected within the absorber tubes and distributed to the building. These units are effective even during cloudy periods. |
Buildings
with significant demand for heating during the winter. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Energy
supply does not align well with heating demand. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Numerous across Australia. Contact manufacturer for case studies. |
Apricus
Solar
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www.retscreen.net/download.php/ ang/119/0/Textbook_WH.pdf |
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Light shelves |
Light shelves are used primarily to enhance daylight levels within a space. The upper surface of a light shelf is reflective to deflect sunlight upwards onto the ceiling of a room. This deflection enables enhanced penetration of sunlight and reduced dependence upon artificial lighting. |
Deep plan commercial buildings with good maintenance regimes (regular cleaning required). |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Light
shelves easily get dirty and become ineffective. |
ALL VIC |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
1% - 5% |
Australian
Geological Survey Office Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
Standard building products. |
www.advancedbuildings.org/main_t_lighting_light_shelves.htm |
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Earth ducts / thermal labyrinth |
Below ground earth ducts can be used to provide passive pre-heating and pre-cooling of fresh air. This is because the ground is generally at a constant temperature. Air passing through below ground ducts interacts with the surfaces of the ductwork and heat exchange occurs thereby reducing/increasing the temperature of the fresh air dependant upon the external temperature. |
Buildings with fresh air requirements, particularly where mechanical cooling is to be avoided. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Cleaning of earth ducts is essential to prevent microbiological growth i.e. increased maintenance costs as access is difficult. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
Federation Square, Melbourne |
Standard building products. |
www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/EarthSheltered.html#Indirect |
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Hollowcore slab |
Hollowcore concrete slabs can be used to distribute air within a building. They can provide energy savings due to the thermal storage potential of concrete. When designed effectively 'free' cooling can be provided for much of the year thereby reducing the dependence upon mechanical cooling. When using this system it is vital that concrete soffits are left exposed to maximise comfort and energy savings via the radiative cooling effect. |
Commercial, multistorey buildings. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Cost and complexity. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
1% - 5% |
Deakin
University Building T |
Hollow
Core Concrete, 03 9369 4944 |
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Ground Source Heat pumps |
Ground Source Heat Pumps utilise the natural thermal storage potential of the ground to provide efficient heating and cooling for buildings. This can be undertaken in a number of ways. The following types of ground linked heat exchanger are most common - vertical closed loop, horizontal closed loop, vertical open loop, lake/sea closed loop, lake/sea open loop. |
All buildings with adequate space to install a below ground heat exchanger. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Space for
below ground heat exchanger required. |
ALL VIC |
$50,000 + |
20% - 50% |
Sydney
Water Police Headquarters, Sydney |
Geoconnections
- http://geoconnections.com.au/ |
www.ntnu.no/em/dokumenter/smartbygg_rapp/Storage_State-of-the-art.pdf |
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Geothermal systems |
In some areas of Victoria heat from the Earth's core rises to within 1km of theearths surface. This heat can be utilised via boreholes extracting ground water from these depths. Dependence upon mechanical heating can therefore be reduced. |
Areas with good geothermal potential. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Cost. |
DEFINED AREAS |
$50,000 + |
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Geothermal Community Heating system, Southampton, UK |
Geoconnections
- http://geoconnections.com.au/ |
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Thermal storage - rock store |
Thermal storage systems are used to capture energy and store it until it is required. These systems are particularly useful where energy supply and demand are not aligned effectively. |
Buildings where large volumes of air are used for conditioning or solar air heaters are utilised. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Complexity of design. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
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Standard building products. |
www.ntnu.no/em/dokumenter/smartbygg_rapp/Storage_State-of-the-art.pdf |
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Thermal storage - water tank |
Water can beused as a medium to store solar energy. Tanks should be well insulated and where possible should be either partially or fully buried. |
Buildings where solar water heating systems are installed and thermal storage is required. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Risk of
losing heat that is being stored i.e. reduced effectiveness. |
ALL VIC |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
5% - 20% |
RES
Headquarters, UK |
Standard building products. |
www.ntnu.no/em/dokumenter/smartbygg_rapp/Storage_State-of-the-art.pdf |
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Thermal storage - phase change, building structure |
Phase change materials incorporated into the building fabric, particularly walls and floors, can be used to collect heat from a room for use at a later time when heating is required. This application works well with a solar heated home by regulating internal temperatures. |
Most buildings, particularly where loads vary significantly throughout the day. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
New
technology. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
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www.toolbase.org/techinv/techDetails.aspx?technologyID=268 |
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Thermal storage - phase change mechanical system |
Phase change materials can also be incorporated into the building services systems to allow thermal storage to be undertaken. Solar energy during the day or 'coolth' overnight can be stored for use when required. |
Buildings where solar water heating systems are installed and thermal storage is required. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
New
technology. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
CH2, Melbourne, VIC |
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www.toolbase.org/techinv/techDetails.aspx?technologyID=268 |
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Thermal storage - thermochemical |
Energy can also be stored using reversible chemical reactions. For example, the dissociation of ammonia into nitrogen and hydrogen which requires a large amount of heat energy. This type of storage can only be used by solar thermal power systems which can gather large quantities of energy. |
Buildings where high temperature solar water heating systems are installed and thermal storage is required. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
New
technology. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
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www.ntnu.no/em/dokumenter/smartbygg_rapp/Storage_State-of-the-art.pdf |
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Thermal storage - ground source |
The earth can act as a thermal store. Solar energy is constantly being collected by the earth. This energy can be extracted. Alternatively, heat or 'coolth' can be pumped into the ground for storage at a later time, potentially on an interseasonal basis. |
Where heat rejected from the building can be used at another time i.e. heat rejection in summer could be stored and used for winter heating. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Space for
below ground heat exchanger required. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
The Wilson Lodge Residential Aged Care facility, Sale, Victoria |
Geoconnections - http://geoconnections.com.au/ |
www.ntnu.no/em/dokumenter/smartbygg_rapp/Storage_State-of-the-art.pdf |
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Anidolic ceilings |
Anidiolic ceilings improve the penetration of daylight within a building and can therefore reduce dependence upon artificial lighting. |
Where buildings are deep plan. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
New
technology. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
1% - 5% |
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http://gaia.lbl.gov/iea21/documents/sourcebook/lowres/daylighting-c4-LR.pdf |
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Prismatic panels |
Prismatic Panels are shading systems using diffuse skylight. Prismatic panels can be attached to vertical windows and skylights. Prismatic panels prevent direct solar radiation from entering the building whilst accepting diffuse skylight. Prismatic panels are most effective in providing glare protection. |
Should be installed where openings in the façade can be provided without the requirement for full transparency. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Availability
of materials. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
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Bomin Solar, http://www.bomin-solar.de/english2.htm |
gaia.lbl.gov/iea21/documents/sourcebook/lowres/daylighting-c4-LR.pdf |
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Laser cut panels |
Laser cut panels are used as an alternative to glass and can improve daylight quality in a space by reducing discomfort glare and redirecting sunlight to the ceiling for more effective distribution into the occupied space. This feature reduces the need for artificial lighting. |
Should be installed where openings in the façade can be provided without the requirement for full transparency. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Availability
of materials. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
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http://gaia.lbl.gov/iea21/documents/sourcebook/lowres/daylighting-c4-LR.pdf |
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ETFE Foil Cushions |
ETFE Foil Cushions provide an alternative to standard glazing systems. Primarily ETFE cushions can allow greater areas of transparency in buildings whilst maintaining thermal performance. This feature can enhance daylight levels and reduce dependence upon artificial lighting systems without reducing the thermal performance of a building. |
Should be installed where a significant amount of horizontal glazing is proposed i.e. atria. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Cost. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
5% - 20% |
Southern
Cross Station, Melbourne |
Vector Foiletc,
http://www.vector-foiltec.com/vector.htm |
See manufacturers website |
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Polycarbonate sheeting |
Polycarbonate sheeting products provide an alternative to standard glazing systems. Primarily ETFE cushions can allow greater areas of transparency in buildings whilst maintaining thermal performance. This feature can enhance daylight levels and reduce dependence upon artificial lighting systems without reducing the thermal performance of a building. |
Should be considered where a significant amount of glazing is required for daylighting purposed but full transparency is not required. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Some materials have limited durability and longevity. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Numerous across Australia. Contact manufacturer for case studies. |
Australian Polycarbonate Products, http://www.austpolyproducts.com.au/index.htm |
See suppliers website |
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OM Solar System |
The OM Solar system is a proprietary systems for passively providing heating, cooling and hot water for a building. The system uses solar collectors, photovoltaics, fans, underfloor air distribution and thermal storage. |
For new residential/low occupancy buildings. Principles can be used for most buildings. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Suitable for new buildings where simple integration is possible. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
20% - 50% |
Numerous across Japan. Contact manufacturer for case studies. |
OM Solar, http://www.omsolar.net/ |
http://www.omsolar.net/ |
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PV Glazing Panels |
Photovoltaic units collect solar energy and convert it into electricity for use either within the building or for distribution to public infrastructure. In this case the Photovoltaic cells are mounted between 2 panes of glass within a laminated glazing system. |
Where glazing areas are being provided that do not have a requirement for full transparency i.e. roof of a sun space/atrium. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Cost. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000
- $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
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Spire Solar, http://www.spirecorp.com/ |
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Switchable' glass |
Switchable glass is a relatively new type of glazing that can change its solar performance dependent upon the amount of daylight and solar energy that is required. By applying an electrical current the transparency of the glazing can be changed. |
Where glazing areas are being provided that do not have a requirement for full transparency for 100% of the occupied period. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Proving cost effectiveness & payback periods. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
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Pilkington, http://www.pilkington.com.au |
See manufacturers website |
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Green Roof/Green Façade |
Provision of a Green roof or a green façade can have positive effects on the energy performance of a building by improving thermal performance. In some cases deciduous planting can be used to allow solar gains during the winter and prevent solar gains during warm periods. |
All buildings in areas that are not subject to regular droughts. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Cost &
structural requirements. |
ALL VIC |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
1% - 5% |
http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/plist.php |
Standard building products. |
www.greenroofs.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=40 |
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Embedded coils |
Water coils are embedded within concrete slabs for the purposes of heating and cooling. When heating is required warm water is passed through the coils, when cooling is required cool water is passed through the slab. Benefits are provided due to a reduction in heating and cooling demand due tot he thermal mass of the slab and the impact of radiative heat transfer. Savings are also made in slab to slab heights and plant requirements. |
New buildings with relatively low heating and cooling loads, or where additional heating and cooling sources are provided. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Cost & integration. |
ALL VIC |
$50,000 + |
5% - 20% |
The Wilson
Lodge Residential Aged Care facility, Sale, Victoria |
DEVI,
Under Floor Heating, http://www.devi.com.au/ |
www.cibse.org/pdfs/Embedded%20Hydronic%20Pipe%20Sys.pdf |
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Solar pond |
Solar ponds collect solar energy which can be used for various applications including heating, refrigeration and solar power generation. The pond is simply a pool of water that collects and stores solar energy. Varying levels of salt solution in the water prevents heat losses via convection within the pond. Solar energy is collected in the lowest section of the pond. |
Extensive external or roof areas required. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Scale & cost. |
ALL VIC |
UNKNOWN |
5% - 20% |
Pyramid Hill salt Works, Victoria |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_ponds |
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T3E |
T3E is a proprietary system that utilises solar energy and thermal storage (using phase change materials) for space heating and hot water. |
All buildings. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Availability
of materials. |
ALL VIC |
UNKNOWN |
5% - 20% |
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T3Energy |
http://www.t3e.com.au/ |
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Daylight dimming |
Daylight dimming allows the level of artificial lighting output to be reduced dependent upon the availability of natural light. This reduction in artificial lighting reduces energy consumption. |
All buildings subject to significant daylight levels. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
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ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Numerous, contact lighting controls company |
Numerous
including: |
http://gaia.lbl.gov/iea21/documents/sourcebook/lowres/daylighting-c5-LR.pdf |
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Heliostat |
Helioststats track the movement of the sun and reflect daylight in a consistent direction. When used in buildings, this reflected daylight is then channelled into the occupied space to offset artificial lighting requirements. |
All buildings with areas that suffer a lack of daylight. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Limited
product availability. |
ALL VIC |
UNKNOWN |
1% - 5% |
Teadrop Park at Battery Park, New York City |
Bomin Solar, http://www.bomin-solar.de/english2.htm |
http://www.bomin-solar.de/English/heliostats.htm |
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Tubular light guide systems |
Tubular daylight distribution systems for deep plan or under daylit buildings. Poly-methyl methacrylate (PMMA) materials are often used in their construction. |
All buildings with areas that suffer a lack of daylight. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Availability
of materials. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
1% - 5% |
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http://gaia.lbl.gov/iea21/documents/sourcebook/lowres/daylighting-c4-LR.pdf |
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Heat recovery ventilation |
Heat recovery ventilation ensures that energy leaving a building through exhaust air is not wasted. Heat during the winter and coolth during the summer can be collected and used to pre-heat or cool incoming fresh air. |
Suitable to any building that has a supply and exhaust ventilation system, particularly in cool parts of Victoria. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Space for
heat recovery may prevent installation. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Earth
Centre Conference Building, UK |
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http://www.toolbase.org/techinv/techDetails.aspx?technologyID=122 |
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Parabolic trough collectors |
Parabolic trough collectors can be used to focus solar energy and generate significant thermal loads for use in heating or electricity generation. |
Any building requiring significant heating in an area with very little cloud cover. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Clear sky conditions required. |
NORTHERN VIC |
UNKNOWN |
5% - 20% |
Generally used in industrial applications |
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Parabolic dish |
Parabolic dish collectors can be used to focus solar energy and generate significant thermal loads for use in heating or electricity generation. |
Any building requiring significant heating in an area with very little cloud cover. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Clear sky conditions required |
NORTHERN VIC |
UNKNOWN |
5% - 20% |
Generally used in industrial applications |
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www.solstice.crest.org/renewables/dish-stirling/ |
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Solar PV powered LED lighting |
LED lamps are the newest addition to the list of energy efficient light sources. LED lighting systems consume 10%- 20% of the energy that 'standard' systems consume. Though still in their infancy, LED lamp technologies are rapidly progressing and show promise for the future. |
Any building. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Cost of
LED lighting systems is still prohibitive. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
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Roof spray cooling. |
Water is sprayed over a roof overnight to allow radiative heat loss to the night sky thereby providing significant heat rejection. Should be used in conjunction with thermal storage devices. |
Any building requiring cooling. |
FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGN |
Maintenance requirements. |
ALL VIC |
$5,000 - $20,000 |
5% - 20% |
Kangan Batman TAFE |
Standard building products. |
www.airah.org.au/downloads/2005-09-03.pdf |
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Rotary ventilators |
Rotary ventilators provide passive exhaust air systems by harnessing the wind to spin a roof mounted unit and create negative pressure which pulls air from the building. |
Naturally ventilated/mixed mode buildings in areas with suitable wind velocities. |
SIGNIFICANT INTEGRATION REQUIRED |
Cannot
ensure fresh air movement during still periods. |
ALL VIC |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
1% - 5% |
Numerous across Australia |
Edmonds, http://www.edmonds.com.au |
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Source: http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Solar_Technologies_Report.xls