Operation of Energy Efficient Buildings

Buildings represent the largest slice of energy demand in EU and US and a consistent strategy for energy saving in this sector, should take into account the savings potential in all the life phases of buildings, e. g. design, construction, operation, maintenance, retrofitting, etc. Talking about operation, well designed, commissioned and maintained buildings are essential for their cost-effective use. As buildings are becoming more complex, including more systems and their respective controls, the objective of this seminar is to present an updated vision of the best solutions and new ideas to improve energy efficiency considering the interaction with occupants.