Scope This central ventilation system uses anenergyrecoveryventilator, pre-conditioning unit, and elevator shaft exhaust fan to supply air to dwelling units and corridors and to exhaust air from units and the elevator shaft in amultifamilybuilding
Retrofit risks will be observed and reported to further inform industrydesignand innovation. Refinements to a cost-effective, standardized, transferable, and climate-zone-specificbuildingretrofit delivery system will enable moremultifamilybuildingsto become zeroenergyready.
ABSTRACT Creating zeroenergy(ZE) mid- to high-risemultifamilybuildingsrepresent significant challenges in thedesignworld. Tenants often take responsibility for some of the utilities and are responsible for consumption of some of the largest end uses: hot water and plug loads. Furthermore, designers can experience risk in creating new sets of details and recommending new strategies to ...
Discover howenergyrecoveryventilators (ERVs) improve indoor air quality, boostenergyefficiency, and support sustainability inmultifamilybuildingswith this in-depth guide forbuildingprofessionals.
Heatrecoverysystems can helpmultifamilybuildingscutenergycosts, better manage tenant heating and cooling, and decarbonize their operations.
Combined, space heating and cooling and water heating account for more than half of theenergyconsumed inmultifamilybuildings. Capturing and repurposing wasted heat—a process known as heat recovery—represents a cost-effective approach formultifamilybuildingsto significantly reduce their on-siteenergyuse and greenhouse gas emissions.
In this article, we'll explore the top strategies for designingenergy-efficientmultifamilybuildingsin 2025, covering everything from smart materials to passivedesign, renewable integration, and regulatory alignment.
This guide providesdesignteams with strategies for achievingenergysavings goals that are financially feasible, operationally workable, and readily achievable.
