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GHP.ie comment:  The current flurry of new hotel build in Dublin is reminiscent of the boom in construction more than a decade ago.  Now, as then, there appears to be little flavour by architects and developers to build super-efficient buildings – more of the same appears to be the order of the day.  GHP.ie does not believe that any new hotel build in Dublin has set out to be built to LEED Gold or Platinum. Yet any simple internet trawl will identify that building to these standards is marginally more expensive but delivers substantially reduced operating costs.

Help is at hand though – if the sector will not demand these energy standards, regulations will force them on developers.  Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards are on the way.  GHP.ie suggests hoteliers start to understand what this means for development – and the smart ones will demand this level of quality from their current builders/architects/developers.

 

Gearing-up for nZEB

 

Every building constructed in Ireland after 31st December 2020 must be built to achieve the requirements of nZEB – the nearly Zero Energy Building standard. This mandate comes from the European Performance of Buildings Directive.To ensure that the industry can achieve this task, nZEBRA is holding a series of nationwide one-day courses on nZEB commencing 22nd May. The courses will be held at nine locations across the country and cost just ?175 including light lunch and 7 CPD points.To view details of the courses – and to register – Click HerenZEBRA is a solution provider for all your nZEB needs. The nZEBRA team has been operating in this area for over a decade and has the right balance of science and real-world application.

nZEBRA has a proven track record of delivering fast-track affordable nZEB projects for both private and public sector. nZEBRA provides training, consultation and technical assistance to all parties involved in the nZEB process – including buildings large and small, building designers & architects, as well as developers.

Source:  www.enviro-solutions.com