Description

Passivhaus consultancy and M & E engineering systems design for a nearly-zero energy hotel, designed to Passivhaus Standard.

Passivhaus consultancy included thermodynamic simulation with DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus), PHPP energy simulation and performance optimisation, thermal envelope design, strategies to combat summer overheating and thermal bridge calculations. HVAC design included an air-source heat pump for heating, cooling and DHW production (with solar thermal), ducted mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and a dehumidifier/cooling and heating cool with radiant wall panels. System control with the KNX home automation system.