08_Building envelope and technical building equipment

Embodied energy is the total consumed energy of the

building materials during their production, use and end of live phases.

1. production phase

2. use phase

3. end of life phase

• Use of sustainability-geared design, setting of the course for building use and demolition

• Conscious selection of building materials, use of environment-friendly building additives and supplies

• Reduction of transport

• Reduction of land use

• Avoidance of waste during production and construction

• Reduction of noise, dust and vibration emissions

• Optimized processes and reduction of construction time

1. Heating

2. Cooling

3. Air

4. Water (fresh / used)

5. Electricity (high voltage / low voltage / communication

• Reduction of thermal losses through the building envelope

• Use of external heat gains (solar, geothermal...)

• Use of highly efficient building technologies

• Use of energy sources from regenerative raw materials

• Adaption of usage habits in modern buildings (f.e. ventilation)

• Consideration of the entire operating phase, especially the costs

Fuction of facades

• Outside: rain tight layer

• Function zone: loadbearing and insulation

• Inside: air tight layer

1. Thermal insulation

2. sound insulation

3. moisture protection

Embodied energy is the total consumed energy of the

building materials during their production, use and end of live phases.

By activating the building's thermal mass, thermally activated building structures provide stable, even temperatures without the drafts and air movement associated with radiators, contributing to a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment.