USE OF NET ZERO ENERGY SOLUTION SETS FOR THE REDESIGN OF THE REUNION ISLAND ENERPOS BUILDING IN CHRISTCHURCH

The aim of this study is to establish the suitability of using existing net zero energy building (Net ZEB) solution sets to redesign Net ZEBs being moved into different climates. A case study was performed using the ENERPOS Building, located in Saint-Pierre, Reunion Island (cooling dominated climate), and moved to Christchurch, New Zealand (mixed heating and cooling climate). The study concluded that with the addition of a heating challenge solution set established from existing Net ZEBs in a similar climate to Christchurch, the ENERPOS Building was once again able to be a Net ZEB in the Christchurch climate. Also concluded is that the use of existing building solution sets is a good starting point for redesigning buildings to reach net zero energy, and that they can be used to design new Net ZEBs.