Advanced Materials Research Vol. 855

Abstract: The degradation of PVC-P membranes in direct contact with bituminous membranes is well known problem. There is also the degradation of PVC-P membranes connected with EPS polystyrene incompatibility. Both bituminous membranes and EPS polystyrene board have been used to determine the differences in signs of PVC-P degradation.

Abstract: The article deals with the newly developed damp proofing systems. They are aimed at principles of the design of constructional details of substructures resisting water and ground dampness with application of the latest materials, technology and constructional design of damp proofing system layers and details.

Abstract: The article deals with analysis of effects influencing projected constructional buildings (i.e. balconies) during their service life. The stress is laid on chemical factors having impact on carbonization and corrosion of main bars in reinforced concrete structural systems of balconies.

Abstract: There is a group of building structures having facade rendering as surface finishing, except for a large family of glazing facades and facing facades. This group of structures puts the finishing touches to our everyday space in architectural terms considering not only the colours, but also various facade rendering finishes structure. On the contrary, in practice there are different kinds of facade rendering disorders. In terms of generation of facade rendering disorders, facades rendering sloughing as well as cracks formation within the facade rendering or in blocks and fittings joint areas, which can cause extensive defects, are the biggest problematic issues.

Abstract: Wood as a basic building material was used in the past. It was used for construction of roofs, windows, doors, ceilings as well as for building of whole houses and outbuildings, mostly in the countryside and mountains. Wood is an organic product, which does not last forever. In case of appropriate condition it could be degraded by atmospheric impacts, plants and animal organisms.

Abstract: The transformation to a sustainable society. Transforming of the energy market. The social value of CO₂ emissions. Change of the value system in society. The dominant production technology of the capital of nature with simultaneous ecosystem restoring. Dividing and economic quantification of renewable energy sources as a production technology of capital provided to man by nature. Renewable energy sources of predictable and unpredictable type. Renewable energy sources generated in economic human activity as a forced - secondary product. Development of technology in architecture for a sustainable society.

Abstract: Physical quantification of the building envelope. Energy quantification of the building. Energy from fossil sources. Energy from ecologically clean renewable sources. Nearly net zero energy buildings. Net zero energy buildings. Net plus energy buildings. The characteristics of zero energy buildings in relation to the energy distribution networks. Requirements for physical quantification of buildings with a zero energy balance in relation to energy distribution networks.

Abstract: Renewable energy sources as a conditioning factor of fundamental concept changes of energy quantification of buildings. 1^st generation of low energy buildings. 2^nd generation of low energy buildings. Green buildings with zero heat balance of the network - buildings with nearly zero energy balance of the network. Sustainable buildings with zero energy balance of the network. Sustainable building with an active energy balance in relation to distribution networks.

Abstract: Energy efficiency of buildings is one of the basic requirements of current architectural engineering. The new recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) calls for all new buildings to be nearly zero energy buildings by the end of 2020. To achieve this target is quite challenging. Nowadays some of the buildings that are realized are reaching these objectives. The current market is able to offer a wide range of thermal systems and thermal insulation materials themselves and the right choice of thermal system or thermal insulation material is a difficult task. Considering the significant impact that energy consumption has, is particularly important to implement policies aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings. Highly energy efficient buildings can either save primary energy or disseminate the use of the most suitable technologies to be used in new constructions. The building may be considered as an example to study and optimize the benefits of higher energy efficiency together with the use of renewable energy systems. This article is going to discuss the characteristics of these solutions, trends in their research and development and their conceptual bases.