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1 Energy Efficient Architecture and Building Services for the Tropical Climate in Ho-Chi-Minh-City Dirk Schwede (PhD USyd AUS) Robert-Bosch-Juniorprofessor Nachhaltiges Bauen ILEK Universität Stuttgart Institut für Leichtbau Entwerfen und Konstruieren FutureMegaCities Abschlußkonferenz in Hamburg 15. Mai 2013 Pfaffenwaldring Stuttgart T +49(0) [email protected]

2 Ecological Footprint and Biological Capacity Germany, China, Vietnam GERMANY CHINA VIETNAM trend ecological footprint trend trend biological capacity FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 2 source: The Ecological Footprint Atlas 2010, Global Footprint Network

3 Ecological Footprint and Biological Capacity Germany, China, Vietnam ecological footprint Trend CHINA VIETNAM trend biological capacity trend FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 3 Quelle: The Ecological Footprint Atlas 2010, Global Footprint Network

4 Ecological Footprint and Development population numbers Datenquelle: The Ecological Footprint Atlas 2010, Global Footprint Network; The Ecological Wealth of Nations, 2010, The Global Footprint Network FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 4 high development in ecological contraints

5 urbanization - Vietnam urban suburb FutureMegaCities - Ho Chi Minh - City Hamburg Seite 5

6 urbanization - Vietnam Germany 83 mil. people 89% urban +0.17% per year rural population is decreasing Vietnam 86 mil. people 29% urban +0.51% per year urban suburb - Ho Chi Minh City FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 6

7 The social dimension of climate change: New urban middle classes as target group for sustainable urban development Dr. Michael Waibel Development of income of the urban middle class in Vietnam (HN, HCMC, HP, DN, CT) % 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Income class AB Income class CD Income class EF (A=US$1,000+; B=US$1, ) C =US$ ; D=US$ E=US$ ; F=US$150 below Source: TNS 2009; VietCycle Population yrs., n=1000 the new urban middle class is rapidly increasing

8 building energydemand in Asia and Europe today s building standard High-Carbon future building standard Net-PlusEnergy Germany reduction of the energy demand today s building standard Low-Carbon future building standard (under construction today) Extreme-Carbon Asia increase of the building standard FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 8

9 The social dimension of climate change: New urban middle classes as target group for sustainable urban development Dr. Michael Waibel building type in relation to ownership computers A/C Small Alley House n=103 Shophouse Apartment / Condominium n=203 n=51 Detached Villa n=52 All n=409 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No Source: Waibel/TNS 2009 not all buildings use mechanical cooling

10 The social dimension of climate change: New urban middle classes as target group for sustainable urban development Dr. Michael Waibel operation of cooling in the rooms bed room n=248 living room n=83 kitchen n=14 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Less than 2 hours 2-4 hours 4-6 hours 6-8 hours hours > 12 hours Source: Waibel/TNS 2009 occupants use cooling to the demand

11 The social dimension of climate change: New urban middle classes as target group for sustainable urban development Dr. Michael Waibel How do you reach comfort in your home multiple answers, absolute numbers natural ventilation opening of windows and doors 181 mechanical cooling 129 air draft by fans 113 change of location in the house Source: Waibel/TNS 2009 Comfort seaking behavior does not only rely on A/C

12 adaptive opportunities air movement clothing activity FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 12

13 cooling load profile in HCMC climate FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 13

14 cooling load profile in HCMC climate FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 14

15 cooling load profile in HCMC climate FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 15

16 cooling load profile in HCMC climate FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 16

17 cooling load profile in HCMC climate FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 17

18 cooling load profile in HCMC climate FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 18

19 natural ventilation and mechanical cooling 1. free air path to allow natural ventilation 2. operable windows 3. air draft induced by fans 4. closed zones with mechanical cooling 5. separate air path in zones with loads FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 19

20 design for mechanical conditioning mechanical conditioning and natural ventilation concepts (a) traditional ventilation and conditioning concept (b) mechanical ventilation and conditioning concept (c) retrofit of mechanical conditioning in traditional concepts (d) hybrid building concept FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 20

21 energy demand of energy-saving appliances FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 21

22 Handbook for Green Housing Megacity Research Projekt TP. Ho Chi Minh Integrative Urban and Environmental Planning Framework Adaptation to Climate Change Research for Sustainable Development of the Megacities of Tomorrow Energy- and Climateefficient structures and urban growth centres In colaboration with: Dr. Michael Waibel, Sozialgeograph, Universität Hamburg Christoph Hesse, Architekt, TU Darmstadt Dr. Dirk Schwede, energydesign (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Universität Cottbus Universität Kassel local partners: FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 22

23 carbon reduction by simple measures 1ha urban quarter, 150 typical tube houses baseline 344 toco 2 /a current power consumption efficient airconditioning -50 toco 2 /a liter gasoline efficient lighting -29 toco 2 /a liter gasoline 10m 2 PV-System -117 toco 2 /a liter gasoline solar water heater -73 toco 2 /a liter gasoline FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 23

24 localized certification schemes for sustainable building FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 24

25 LOTUS Vietnam for non-residential buildings Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) Energy Passive Design Total Building Energy Use Building Envelope Natural Ventilation HVAC Artificial Lighting Hot Water Energy Monitoring Renewable Energy Water Water Efficient Fixtures Water Recycling / Reuse Rainwater Harvesting Water Efficient Landscaping Water Monitoring Materials Material Reuse Materials with Recycled Content Rapidly Renewable Materials Timber Non-baked Materials Ecology Environment Topsoil Preservation Biodiversity Site Selection Vegetation Green Roof Waste & Pollution Sewer Discharge Reduction A/C System Refrigerants Demolition and Construction Waste Dedicated Recycling Storage Area Light Pollution Minimasation Health & Comfort Indoor Smoking Indoor Air Quality CO 2 Monitoring Hazardous Materials Daylighting Visual Comfort External Views Individual Termal Control Thermal Comfort Adaptation & Mitigation Flood Resistance Strom Water Runoff Disaster Resilience Heat Island Effect Collective Transport Bicyle Friendly Local Materials Community Public Consultation Heritage Conservation Community Connectivity Public Space Local Jobs Access for People with Disabilities Management Design Stage Construction Stage Commissioning (Cx) Maintenance Green Management Innovation Exceptional Performance Enhancement Innovative Techniques/Initiatives FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 25

26 conclusion the change towards a more energy-intensive life-style and living standard will outbalance all efforts to reduce CO 2 emissions in Vietnam a new (and old) understanding of how to use buildings is needed modern concepts (adapted from the traditional ways) need to be found renewable energy and low carbon energy supply is needed redirection of life-style changes and consumption behaviour FutureMegaCities - Hamburg Seite 26

27 Vielen Dank! thank you! Dirk Schwede (PhD USyd AUS) Robert-Bosch-Juniorprofessor Nachhaltiges Bauen ILEK Universität Stuttgart Institut für Leichtbau Entwerfen und Konstruieren FutureMegaCities Abschlußkonferenz in Hamburg 15. Mai 2013 Pfaffenwaldring Stuttgart T +49(0) [email protected]

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