Jessica Grove-Smith | PHPP calculations in hot and humid climates
The PHPP is more frequently being used for planning buildings also in hot and/or humid climates. For better applicability, the algorithms for active cooling were reviewed, partially modified and additional features added. Comparisons of PHPP results with dynamic simulations confirm their accuracy.
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Susanne Theumer | Mexico study: Passive Houses in tropical climates
Various studies and workshops illustrate design guidelines for Passive Houses in tropical climates. Suggestions for the implementation are developed using Mexican social housing building typologies.
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Andreas Gruner | Towards a Sustainable Housing in Mexico
Two innovative Mexican approaches – the Green Housing Evaluation System SISEVIVE-Ecocasa and the NAMA for Sustainable Housing – are introducing a systematic methodology based on the “whole house approach” for warm climate zones towards more sustainable social housing.
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Clare Parry | Multi-use in Passive House buildings in Humid & Hot climates: Jakarta
Utilising the principles of Passive House, the project in Jakarta has achieved a Carbon Zero design in a hot and humid climate. Thermal mass and active concrete core conditioning are used, with stringent control of outside air quantities. High occupancy also results in increased internal heat loads.
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Poster contribution:
1) White: A Method for Peak Cooling Load Calculation for Low-Load Houses in Humid Climates
2) Gilliland: Passive House Design produces First Certified Net Zero Energy Home in California
3) Reddy: Performance evaluation of solar insulation materials in UAE conditions