Thermal regulation check (RCCTE) and Energy Certification of 12 independent premises (10 apartments and 2 stores), in old building.
Location
- Rua da Anchieta, Lisbon
Aim
Thermal regulation check (DL80/2006 - RCCTE) and Energy Certification of 12 independent premises (10 apartments and 2 stores), within the national energy certification scheme (SCE). Consulting for the introduction of energy efficiency measures, whenever compulsory or relevant (insulation, shading, heat recovery mechanical ventilation, condensation technology gas boilers)/p>
HVAC projects (licencing), Thermal regulation check (RSECE) and Energy Certification of services premisses in Lisbon downtown area.
Location
- Rua dos Sapateiros, nº158, Lisbon
Aim
Data collection, HVAC design projects (licencing), dynamic thermal modelling, thermal regulation check and Energy Certification of services premisses (offices, one per floor), within the Energy Certification Scheme (SCE).
HVAC project (detail) for one office floor within existing building in Lisbon (baixa pombalina).
Location
- Rua dos Sapateiros, nº158, Lisboa
Aim
HVAC design project (detail) of an office floor unit ("manager office").
Ventilation project for Sports Centre.
Location
- Barreiro.
Aim
Ventilation project. Energy efficiency measures (in the ventilation system - VAV, freecooling, heat recovery). Detail project.
HVAC design, Thermal verification and Energy Certification (DL79/2006-RSECE) of building including elderly home, day care centre, storage, religious community quarters and conference room.
Location
- Campo Grande, Lisboa.
Aim
HVAC design, including smoke control (fire situation). Energy efficiency measures. Thermal verification and energy certification (RSECE Energy and IAQ).
HVAC design, Thermal verification and Energy Certification (DL79/2006-RSECE) of elderly home.
Location
- S. João das Lampas, Sintra.
Aim
HVAC design, including hot water supply (and thermal solar system). Introdução de medidas de eficiência energética. Projecto de verificação térmica e certificação energética (RSECE Energia e QAI).
Sustainable Attributes
- Large array solar panel system (thermal)
- Gas boilers with condensation technology
- Complete insulation of hot water supply network
- Geothermal heat pumps for heating and cooling
- Heat recovery from geothermal heat pumps operation (for hot water supply)
- Buildings outer shell insulation reinforcement
- Heat recovery mechanical ventilation
- Ventilation units with freecooling capacity
- Window exterior shading devices
- Interior lighting system equipped with light and motion sensors
- Low emissivity double glass and PVC window frames
New HVAC system characterization technical report for conference rooms (Jean Monnet building).
Location
- Lisbon
Aim
Dinamic energy simulation for HVAC design capacities. HVAC equipment choice. Cost accounting. Energy efficiency measures incorporation, as well as IAQ (Interior Air Quality).
Technical and commercial evaluation of the European Parliament and European Comission Representation Office in Portugal (Jean Monnet building).
Location
- Lisbon
Aim
Analysis of the Office physical condition - HVAC, water supply system, waste water collecting system, electrical installations, telecommunications, fire and intrusion electronic security - with recommendations to improvement measure implementation. Building commercial evaluation (European Parliament and European Comission Representation Office).
Construction of Camping Park - Site changes / requalification and extension.
Location
- Abrantes
Aim
Engineering projects: hot water supply (including solar energy), Thermal verification and energy certification (RCCTE), water supply, waste water collecting system, fire water supply.
Sustainable Attributes
- Solar panels (thermal)
- Gas boiler with condensation technology
- Complete insulation of hot water supply network
- Buildings outer shell insulation reinforcement
- Heat recovery mechanical ventilation
- Window exterior shading devices
- Low emissivity double glass
HVAC design, Thermal check and Energy Certification (DL79/2006-RSECE) of Elderly people Home.
Location
- São Julião do Tojal, Loures
Aim
Engineering projects: HVAC, hot water supply (including solar energy), Thermal verification and energy certification (RSECE Energy and IAQ). Incorporation of energy efficiency measures.
Sustainable Attributes
- Solar panels (thermal)
- Biomass boilers (renewable energy source), for both space heating and hot water supply
- Complete hot water supply network insulation
- Buildings outer shell insulation reinforcement, applied on the exterior side
- Heat recovery mechanical ventilation (heat exchange wheel and flat plate exchangers) and Freecooling
- Independent ventilation in zones with markedly different occupation schedules
- 100% air heat recovery (using no-return valves)
- High cooling supply generation efficiency (ESEER>4)
- Window exterior shading devices
- Low emissivity double glass
- Energy class A building
Thermodynamic simulation and Thermal check (DL79/2006-RSECE) of existing office building - Finibanco.
Location
- Lisbon (Duque de Ávila Avenue)
Aim
Thermodynamic simulation and Thermal check, for the Energy Certification of an existing services building and eventual implementation of an energy efficiency plan.
Thermal verification and energy certification (RSECE Energy and IAQ) of Kindergarden.
Location
- Póvoa de Sta. Iria
Aim
Engineering projects: Thermal verification and energy certification (RSECE Energy and IAQ). Incorporation of energy efficiency measures.
Sustainable Attributes
- Solar panels (thermal)
- Gas boiler with condensation technology
- Complete hot water supply network insulation
- Buildings outer shell insulation reinforcement
- Heat recovery mechanical ventilation (heat exchange wheel)
- Hydraulic heat exchanger unit for the kitchen AHU
- Automatic air flow reduction for multi purpose room, using CO2 reading
- High cooling supply generation efficiency (ESEER>4)
- Window shading with opaque light colored interior screens
- Low emissivity double glass
- Special low transmissibility glass blocks in façade
- Energy class B building
Engineering projects for the SMAS (Sistemas Municipais de Águas e Saneamento) building, in Montijo.
Location
- Montijo historical centre
Aim
Engineering projects: Thermal regulation check (RSECE), water supply, waste water system, electrical and mechanical design (HVAC).
HVAC project, Thermal check + Energy Certification (DL79/2006-RSECE), fire safety design and gas supply network design for an auditorium building.
Location
- Cascais
Aim
HVAC design (including hot water system, with solar energy supply). Fire safety network detailed design. Gas supply system design. Energy efficiency measures implementation. Thermal regulation check and energy certification (RSECE).
Sustainable Attributes
- Solar panels (thermal)
- Biomass boiler (with automatic feed)
- Exterior insulated walls
- Roof extra insulation thickness
- Insulation of walls and floors in contact with semi-exterior zones
- Night ventilation
- Window exterior shading devices
- Low emissivity double glass
- High efficiency heat pumps
- Ventilation heat recovery
- Freecooling
- Good thermal inertia
- Centered HVAC command system
HVAC project, Thermal check + Energy Certification (DL80/2006-RCCTE) of a single family house.
Location
- Cascais
Aim
HVAC design (including hot water system, with solar energy supply). Energy efficiency measures implementation. Thermal regulation check and energy certification (RSECE).
Sustainable Attributes
- Solar panels (thermal)
- Biomass boiler (with automatic feed)
- Extra exterior walls insulation, with cork
- Mechanical ventilation (minimization of thermal losses)
- Window exterior shading devices
- Low emissivity double glass
- Heated floor (high heat transmision efficiency)
- Good thermal inertia
- Centered HVAC command system
Thermodynamic simulation and Thermal check (DL79/2006-RSECE) of existing office building - Greenpark.
Location
- Lisboa
Aim
Thermodynamic simulation and Thermal check, for the Energy Certification of an existing services building and eventual implementation of an energy efficiency plan.
Thermal check + Energy Certification (DL79/2006-RSECE) of an industrial building (storehouse + offices).
Location
- Alverca
Aim
Thermal regulation check and Energy Certification (DL79/2006-RSECE). Simulation/insertion of energy consumption reduction measures and renewable energy supply, whenever appropriate and/or compulsory.
Thermal check + Energy Certification (DL79/2006-RSECE), acoustic check and photovoltaic system design, for Sá da Bandeira Highschool rehabilitation.
Location
- Santarém historical centre
Aim
Thermal check and Energy Certification of the building's final design (DL79/2006-RSECE). Economical analysis of alternative energy efficiency measures. Simulation/insertion of energy consumption reduction measures and renewable energy supply, whenever appropriate and/or compulsory. Acoustical check and analysis of the building's several areas, according to DL9/2007 and DL96/2008. Photovoltaic system design.
Landscape architecture for Venezuela II buildings.
Location
- Buildings Venezuela II, OPorto
Aim
Landscape design for Venezuela II buildings surrounding spaces, framing and respecting the local topography and hydrography.
Sustainable Attributes
- Use of local plant species
- Limitation of lawn areas
- Terrain/soil maintenance and protection
- Plenty of natural permeable areas.
HVAC project for Pentacírculo kindergarden.
Location
- Sintra
Aim
HVAC design (including hot water system, with solar energy supply). Energy efficiency measures insertion.
Sustainable Attributes
- Solar panels (thermal)
- Gas boiler with condensation technology
- Extra exterior walls insulation
- Extra exterior roof insulation
- Night ventilation
- Window exterior shading devices
- Low emissivity double glass
- High efficiency heat pump
- Ventilation heat recovery
- Freecooling
- Good thermal inertia
- Centered HVAC command system
- CO2 reading sensors, for reducing ventilation energy consumption
Architecture, mechanical and lighting design of office space.
Location
- Buildings Venezuela II, OPorto
Aim
Architectural design of Edifícios Europa new office space, located in buildings Venezuela II comercial surface. HVAC and lighting projects. Dynamic thermal analysis for HVAC calculations and energy consumption. Design of flux reduction lighting and other energy efficiency measures.
Single family house
Location
Calçada da Ajuda, Lisbon.
Aim
To work together with the two other design companies and produce an efficient energy and water using building. To install renewable energy equipment as long as technical and economical viable. To follow construction work in order to guarantee correct implementation of the proposed measures. Design work shared between FALANSTÉRIO (architects), ELÍPTICA (engineers) and ECOPERFIL. ECOPERFIL is responsible for the engineering disciplines related with the building eco-efficiency: mechanical (including gas supply), water supply and treatment, thermal analysis and electricity, plus bioclimatic architecture consulting.
Sustainable Attributes
- Thermal solar panels (architecturally integrated)
- Biomass boiler (automatic feed)
- Low temperature radiant floor
- Exterior isolated walls (cork panels)
- Roof extra isolation thickness (cork panels)
- Isolation of surfaces contacting with non-habitable spaces
- Passive pre-cooling with underground pipes
- Window shading with fixed and mobile louvres
- Double glass windows with low emissivity
- Rainwater harvesting
- High efficiency water taps
- High efficiency light bulbs
- Movement light sensors
- Centralized control system
Verification and energy certification of elderly residence.
Location
- Vendas Novas
Aim
Verification and energy certification (according to the portuguese thermal regulation DL 79/2006) of "Domus Senior" elderly residence. Consultancy and advise in the implementation of energy efficiency measures (ex: biomass boilers, insulation, solar protection, ventilation).
Sustainable Attributes
- Thermal solar panels
- Biomass boiler
- Nocturnal ventilation (summer)
- Thermal insulation optimization
- Double glass windows, with 25mm air gap and low emissivity layer
- Variable air flux ventilation
- Freecooling
Engineering projects for restaurant.
Location
- Moscavide, Loures
Aim
Design projects of the following: Electrical, telecomunications, security, acoustic, water supply and water drainage. Rehabilitation oriented design.
Energy Certification of 5 single family houses.
Location
- Porto Covo
Aim
Expert analysis and Energy Certification of the houses, within SCE (Sistema de Certificação Energética). Introduction of energy efficiency measures, whenever relevant or compulsory.
Energy Certification of 2 apartment blocks.
Location
- Vila Franca de Xira
Aim
Expert analysis and Energy Certification of the apartments, within SCE (Sistema de Certificação Energética). Introduction of energy efficiency measures, whenever relevant or compulsory.
Water heating energy, gas and water supply and drainage system project reconfigurations, as well as field support for the Boa Hora supermarket.
Location
- Calçada da Boa Hora, Lisboa
Aim
(Referred) project reconfigurations, applying rational energy conservation criteria. Guarantee implementation with field support.
Energy Certification of Constituição building.
Location
- Rua da Constituição, OPorto
Aim
Expert analysis and Energy Certification of all the apartments in Constituição building, within SCE (Sistema de Certificação Energética).
Thermal project, acoustic design and field support to the Boa Hora supermarket.
Location
- Calçada da Boa Hora, Lisboa
Aim
Thermal analysis (RSECE), with energy consumption reduction measures whenever possible; acoustic check, designing corrective measures wherever necessary and field support in gas installations, fresh water and waste water works.
Sustainable Attributes
- Condensation gas boiler
- Variable speed motor air blowers
- Optimized insulation
- Nocturnal (summer) ventilation
Active and passive energy systems design, renewable energy, thermal regulation check and sustainable construction design advice in the new Linda-a-Velha 1st Cycle Primary School. Base project design stage.
Location
- Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras
Aim
To design alternative passive and active energy systems for ventilation, climatization and renewable energy instalations. To simulate the energetic behavior of the building, followed by the thermal regulation (RSECE) check. To assure consultancy in sustainable construction (materials, construction systems) and to perform a long-term economical analysis of the considered alternatives.
Sustainable Attributes
- Geothermal heat pumps for space cooling
- Biomass boilers for space and water heating
- Thermal solar panels
- Convective panels
- Optimized insulation
- Double glass, low emissivity layer
- Plastic window frames
- Optimized shading
- Nocturnal (summer) ventilation
- Freecooling
- Flux reduction lighting
- Usage of materials with low environmental impact during their life cycle
Landscape architecture for the Serralves building.
Location
- Rua de Serralves, Porto
Aim
Landscape design for the Serralves building surrounding spaces, framing and respecting the local topography and hidrography.
Sustainable Attributes
- Use of local plant species
- Limitation of lawn areas
- Terrain/soil maintenance and protection
- Plenty of natural permeable areas.
Simplified dynamic analysis (ECOTECT v5.2) of Waterhouse (Moscovo).
Location
- Moscow
Project Description
Simplified model in ECOTECT of a single family house with 570m2 of living area. Thermal and natural lighting analysis (+ shading patterns).
Sustainable attributes
- Contribution to a bioclimatic design;
- Energy consumption evaluation.
Structural stability project for a wooden roof.
Location
- Pedrógão Grande
Project Description
Structural design of a roof composed by wooden elements. Bolted steel connections.
Sustainable attributes
- Structural design using a renewable material: wood (without toxic preservatives)
- Possibility of deconstruction.
Building regulation check (energy performance regulation, RCCTE – Decreto-Lei n.º 80/2006 de 4 de Abril) for the Constituição buildings.
Location
- Constituição street, Porto
Project Description
Application of the energy performance regulation, RCCTE – Decreto-Lei n.º 80/2006 de 4 de Abril, prior to the Energy Certification Procedure. Energy consumption improvement measures, whenever relevant (and/or compulsory).
Building regulation check (energy performance regulation, RCCTE – Decreto-Lei n.º 80/2006 de 4 de Abril) for the Ruben A buildings.
Location
- Ruben A street / Bessa Leite street, Porto
Project Description
Application of the energy performance regulation, RCCTE – Decreto-Lei n.º 80/2006 de 4 de Abril, prior to the Energy Certification Procedure. Energy consumption improvement measures, whenever relevant (and/or compulsory).
Thermal and photovoltaic solar systems for the Alvito Municipal Market
Location
- Largo do Relógio, nº1, Alvito, Portugal
Sustainable attributes
- Thermal solar system
- Photovoltaic solar system
Project Description
Solar thermal and photovoltaic designing. The thermal panels supply hot water for the meat and fish shops (backed up by a gas boiler), while the photovoltaic system generates electricity exclusively for grid injection, with an estimated annual output of 7,6MWh.
Casa da Nora Project
Location
- Sítio na Horta de Cima, in Pinheiro, Luz de Tavira
Partners
- CEIFA - Centro de Estudos, Informação e Formação para o Ambiente, Lda.
- Carla Silva, João Caixinhas
- R. Azevedo Gneco, nº 38 cv (Campo de Ourique, Lisboa)
Sustainable attributes
- Exterior insulation
- Extra thick insulation
- Thermal solar system
- Window shading (back positioning and shading devices)
- Natural cross-ventilation
- Passive cooling system (water)
- Air heating biomass system (with ducts)
- Water proofing with natural watertight mortars
- Local water supply (underground) for irrigation and cleaning
- Blackish water treatment and waterbed recharge
- Instruction Manual supplied to costumer
Project Description
The project consists in an existent family house extension, based upon an existent architecture initial project. This project has been reviewed by CEIFA, with the engineering disciplines left to ECOPERFIL, except Structural Stability. As far as possible, this project has been detailed (after receiving the initial architecture drawings) to maximize energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources and promote rational consumption of water.
