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Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Switzerland
Abstract
In Switzerland, a culture for low energy concepts is established. The procedure
for quality assurance during design, elaboration, construction, and acceptance
phases is based on detailed technical checklists. These procedures are similar
to the Initial-Cx type, but we do not call them Cx activities - it is just standard
procedure in Switzerland. It is often up to the operator to detect and prove that
there is a lack of performance. However, in many cases the management overestimates
the operator's competence for many reasons and is not aware of the high
risk that the HVAC-systems may run above the economic optimum point. Taking
into consideration the operator's (Facility Manager, FM) sphere of activities -
structured by the change, risk, resources, and knowledge management - helps to
give a structure to tasks and workflow. This leads to a process-oriented operation
of buildings.
Citation
Chuard, J. (2004). Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Switzerland. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /5232.