Guide to Low Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) for Large Buildings
Abstract
There is strong interest in Canada for the next generation of high performance energy standards – like Passive House or Net-Zero – to meet energy and emission goals. While the majority of Passive House and Net-Zero projects have been single family homes and low-rise buildings, there is momentum in industry to apply these standards to larger buildings.
This guide aims to broaden the common understanding of how large buildings can meet higher levels of performance as required by Passive House, BC Energy Step Code, City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan and City of Toronto Zero Emissions Building Framework. This guide has a focus on current Canadian code requirements, construction practice and tested systems.
