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This third version of the ZEN definition guideline report builds upon version 1.0 and 2.0 of the ZEN definition guideline reports and series of ZEN definition reports. This report gives further details on the ZEN KPI tool and on ZEN KPI reference, limit, and target values. A major change involves...

Introduction. Over the next 5 years, Norway shall construct roads, rail tracks and buildings for up to 300 bNOK. Statens vegvesen (SVV), the Norwegian road authority, has calculated that construction, operation and maintenance of Norwegian roads are responsible for 1.5-2m tCO2eq/yr. SVV also found a...

In the frame of the Norwegian Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings, nine real-life zero emission pilot building projects were initiated during the period of 2009 to 2017. Eight of the pilot building projects have been constructed and are currently in use, whilst one of them is still in the...

The objective of this work is to present, evaluate and discuss the calculation methodology and embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) emission results from zero emission building (ZEB) case studies from the Norwegian ZEB research centre, to extract design drivers and lessons learnt. In all, two virtual...

The objective of this report is to provide a comprehensive and consistent guideline for the Norwegian definition of Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) and the associated calculation methodologies. The guidelines described in this report build upon the article "A Norwegian Zero Emission Building...

Det haster å finne løsninger for å redusere energibruken, klimagass-utslippene og forbedre forsyningssikkerheten. Forskning i FME ZEN har dokumentert et energisparepotensial i den norske bygnings-massen på hele 40TWh innen 2050. Energieffektivisering i bygg vil redusere effektbehovet, spare...

Within the Norwegian Research Centre for Zero Emission Neighbourhoods (ZEN) in smart cities, a definition for achieving zero emission neighbourhoods will be developed and tested against nine pilot areas. The ZEN definition considers a series of assessment criteria and key performance indicators (KPI...

The objective of this report is to provide a state-of-the-art review on relevant existing studies that could be used as a background for tool development and guidelines in the EE settlement project. The report investigates how different dwelling types and settlement patterns affect travel behaviour...

Forord. Dette notatet er første versjon til et merkeordningssystem for avfallsreduksjon på byggeplass og presenterer resultater fra forskningsprosjektet ConZerW (Construction Site Zero Waste). Målet med notatet er å tydelig definere systemgrensene for avfallsregnskapet for å sikre en korrekt...

Given that most of the world’s building stock for the next 30 years already exists today, renovation of existing buildings and infrastructure represent an important pathway towards a more sustainable future. The aim of this paper was twofold: 1) to evaluate potentials for waste reduction, efficient...

Accelerated climate aging experiments and cup measurements have been performed to investigate the effect of adding TiO₂ nanoparticles and nanoclay to acrylic stain coatings against the influence of weathering. The coated specimens resistance toward solar radiation and water spray was evaluated by...

This work examines the effect of wood specimens coated with water based acrylic coatings modified with TiO₂ and clay nanoparticles against weathering strain. The long-term durability of the specimens towards climate strain was studied within a relatively short time frame by accelerated climate...

Building renovation is a key measure to reduce energy consumption and Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ease the transition to a fully renewable energy system. This paper applies the IEA EBC Annex 75 methodology for investigating the cost optimal and environmental trade-off between investment in...

This document outlines the definition, key performance indicators (KPI) and assessment criteria for the Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities (ZEN research centre). This first version of the ZEN definition includes contributions from the ZEN partners. In total, around...

Various schemes are established to evaluate the sustainability of buildings during their life cycle. These schemes introduce a range of evaluation criteria and indicators and are periodically revised to align with current sustainability trends. This study reviews leading schemes in Norway, and...

This work summarizes the output of durability, reaction to fire properties, and environmental impact of wooden claddings subjected to treatments modified with TiO₂ and clay nanoparticles. The objective was to investigate the effects of 1 wt% of TiO₂ and clay nanoparticles in existing water-based and...

Denne rapporten beskriver definisjonen, nøkkelindikatorer og vurderingskriterier som benyttes i forskningssenteret for nullutslippsområde i smarte byer (ZEN-senteret). Denne andre utgaven av ZENdefinisjonen bygger på versjon v.1.0 av ZEN-definisjonen (1). ZEN-kategoriene klimagassutslipp, energi og...

In the building sector, various adhesive materials are experiencing an increased usage for sealing of overlaps and joints between most commonly used building materials, around penetrations, pipes and windows for increasing the moisture tightness and the airtightness of buildings. Among the adhesive...