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GreeNest: NEST ingrained ecosystem for zero emission buildings
This article explores the GreeNest project’s mission to revolutionize sustainable construction by integrating biogenic materials, renewable energy systems, and innovative smart envelope designs. With solutions like the EcoTechWall, Heat-Harvest Window, and GreenWall, the project aims to cut embodied carbon emissions by 50% and operational emissions by 60%. By emphasizing circular design, digitization, and local supply chains, GreeNest supports EU climate goals, creating adaptable, low-emission buildings that enhance comfort, biodiversity, and energy efficiency across Europe.
Taťáková A.; Koláčková I. GreeNest: NEST Ingrained Ecosystem for Zero Emission Buildings. European Energy Innovation Magazine.
This article, presented at the Advanced Building Skins 2024 conference, explores the evaluation of 216 different retrofit scenarios combining passive and active energy systems for an existing office building. The study assesses each case based on four key performance indicators: primary energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, net present cost (NPC), and thermal comfort. Using the PROMETHEE method for multi-criteria decision analysis, the optimal solutions are identified under varying weighting schemes. The results offer valuable insights for designing low-carbon, cost-effective, and comfortable buildings in line with EU climate targets.
Machaira A.E., Manolitsis A., Atsonios I., Founti M.
Multi-Criteria Assessment of Energy Systems at an Office Building,
Advanced Building Skins 2024, Bern, Switzerland