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Question 1

What is the Smart Readiness Indicator and what is its purpose?

Answer 1

SRI) is a common EU scheme for rating the smart readiness of buildings.

PURPOSE:

instrument for the qualitative assessment of buildings’ technological readiness.

encourage using smart building tech and help Europe’s buildings become more eco-friendly.

make sure people using the buildings are happy and healthy.

Question 2

Describe key advantages of good monitoring and performance analysis in buildings.

Answer 2

Better compliance with (contractual or legal) building performance requirements, higher certification levels, higher market value, lower operating risks and costs,

Improved ability to deliver user-adapted and cost-efficient system solutions; more efficient production,

Better adaptation of building design and function for specific user needs,

Improved indoor climate and energy modeling, decreasing the gaps between simulated and measured/perceived performance

Higher user satisfaction and well-being, higher productivity and profitability; better conditions for
contracting and delivery of user-adapted services,

Question 3

Describe some key actions/policies included in the European Green Deal.

Answer 3

Action plan to boost the efficient use of resources by moving to a clean, circular economy whilst restoring biodiversity and cutting pollution.

A European Climate Law to turn the goal of climate neutrality into a legal obligation in legislation.

The 2030 Climate Target Plan is an EU agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030, setting Europe on a responsible path to becoming climate neutral by 2050.

Question 4

Describe the LEED requirements for daylighting.

Answer 4

OPTION 1: Daylight

Provide a minimum daylight factor (DF) or illuminance level in regularly occupied spaces.

Requirements:

Achieved by meeting specific DF or illuminance levels based on space type.

OPTION 2: Daylight Verification

Achieve compliance with Option 1 or conduct a post-occupancy measurement of daylighting performance.

Requirements:

Conduct post-occupancy measurements of daylight factors or illuminance levels in regularly occupied spaces, comparing the actual performance with the predicted values.

OPTION 3: Prescriptive Compliance

Follow the prescriptive requirements for core-and-shell projects.

Requirements:

This option provides specific prescriptive requirements for glazing and shading properties based on the building’s orientation and location.

Question 5

Define the term “Daylight Factor”.

Answer 5

The daylight factor (DF) means to quantify the interior levels of daylight independently from the instantaneous sky luminance.

Question 6

Describe the four areas of assessment in the European Daylight in buildings standard EN
17037

Answer 6

Daylight
This area of assessment focuses on the overall provision of daylight within a building.

View
The “View” assessment area emphasizes the importance of maintaining a connection between indoor spaces and the external environment.

Sunlight
Sunlight assessment involves evaluating the direct and indirect exposure of spaces to sunlight.

Glare (bländning)
Glare assessment focuses on the evaluation and control of extreme brightness and contrast that can cause discomfort to residents.