DESIGNING NEARLY ZERO-ENERGY BUILDINGS

Starting 2020 all new buildings in the Netherlands will be required to be nearly zero-energy (BENG). For new government buildings that moment will come two years sooner. This means that some projects that are currently being drawn up will have to factor this in. There is a fair amount of assistance available to anticipate this change. But where do you start as an architect?

During this course you will be brought up to speed about BENG. From examples will be made clear everything you as an architect will need to consider. The roles of architectural design and urban planning structure will be much bigger under BENG than under the current EPC-method. This means that you will have to start preparing now for your changing role in the design process.

Be prepared well in advance for this new role and let Marieke Nijland of DGMR bring you up to date.

What will you learn?
You will know what BENG means and which (conceptual) requirements will be imposed on buildings. You will learn which parameters have great influence on the BENG indicators. You will learn what your new role as architect will be in the design process. You will get a sense for BENG indicators through the large amount of examples that will be discussed.

Program
The government policy concerning energy conservation, now and in the future. We will look back on the steps that have been taken in previous years with respect to energy conservation, and look ahead at impending requirements that will be taken up in regulations as part of the Energy Agreement. What do they mean, and why are these requirements being imposed?

BENG indicators
There are three BENG indicators. These three indicators will be discussed at large and explained so that you. This will be a general introduction to BENG.

Want to learn more and register? Have a look on this page of the BNA.