Cheung, C K (2005) CH2 energy harvesting systems: Economic use and efficiency. Construction Economics and Building, 5(2), pp. 20-31. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
This paper looks at the City of Melbourne's new office development CH2 as a case study of world class energy performance. In particular, the integrated design of conventionally independent systems has led to the potential to deliver significant savings to the Council and to deliver better environmental conditions to building occupants that in turn may contribute to satisfaction, well-being and productivity. It is concluded that this project has the potential to be an iconic example of effective implementation of ESD (environmental sustainable design) principles and therefore act as a demonstration project to others. Energy efficiency of more than 50% of current benchmarks for Melbourne is effected. Energy harvesting is defined as arising from squander, waste and nature, which is a new concept introduced in this paper to better describe the design decision process.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | energy efficiency; harvesting; thermal comfort |
| Index terms: | environmental conditions, energy performance, case study, implementation, design decision, savings, thermal comfort, productivity, sustainable design, energy efficiency, efficiency, satisfaction, well-being |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, environmental science, design practice, data collection methods, project delivery, performance management, economic analysis, mental health and wellbeing, environmental engineering, energy systems, sustainability and energy, management, design process |
| Topics: | Procurement, Health and Safety, Design Practice, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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