Laboratório de Eficiência Energética em Edificações - Laboratório de Eficiência Energética em Edificações

Sobre o LabEEE

administrador — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:14:20 +0000

About LabEEE

The Laboratory of Energy Efficiency in Buildings (Laboratório de Eficiência Energética em Edificações) was created in the year 1996 and is tied to the Construction Research Center, from the Department of Civil Engineering of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). It aims at reducing, specifically, energy consumption in new buildings and existing ones. It achieves that through the implantation of new lighting, air conditioning, and thermal perfomance technologies without, however, reducing comfort levels.

Be a part of our team!

The LabEEE is part of the Pos-graduate Program in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina - PPGEC/UFSC, whose main goal is to train qualified human resources and generate new knowledge by means of research and deepening of technical and scientific studies related to the Civil Engineering field.

Watch below the institutional video which celebrates the 30 years of PPGEC.

editores Fri, 02/03/2023 - 13:08

Modelos de Referência de Edificações do Setor Comercial Brasileiro

administrador — Mon, 26 May 2025 16:10:40 +0000

Reference Building Energy Models for the Brazilian Commercial Sector

Reference building models are standardized and technically consistent representations of typical building typologies within a given sector (such as commercial, institutional, or residential). They synthesize architectural, construction, operational, and energy characteristics based on empirical data and are used as comparative baselines in thermal and energy performance simulations. These models are essential for public policy formulation, as they enable the definition of national benchmarks, the development of energy labeling systems, the assessment of retrofit strategies, and the guidance of building energy codes and regulations. By reflecting the actual behavior of buildings in different climatic zones, reference models allow for consistent analyses, fair comparisons, and robust projections of energy consumption and emissions in the building sector.

For Brazil, LabEEE has developed a set of reference models for non-residential buildings, focusing on detailed energy simulation and supporting the formulation and implementation of energy efficiency policies. The study, which reports the development process of these models, was published in the journal Energy & Buildings, representing a significant methodological advancement for the commercial building sector in Brazil.

The research resulted in the creation of 13 representative models of commercial, service, and institutional building typologies — including administrative offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, bank branches, supermarkets, retail stores, and restaurants. Each model was built based on empirical data on the national building stock, incorporating typical geometry, thermal envelope parameters (such as thermal transmittance, thermal capacity, and solar absorptance), internal loads, occupancy schedules, and HVAC systems. The definitions follow the guidelines of INI-C (Normative Instruction for Energy Efficiency in Commercial, Service, and Public Buildings) and the NBR 15575:2021 standard.

The models were simulated in 12 Brazilian bioclimatic zones, enabling the development of climate- and typology-specific benchmarks for final energy consumption, thermal loads, and performance indicators. The results highlight the heterogeneity of energy consumption across typologies, with notably high energy use in supermarkets and bank branches. These reference models enable robust comparisons with real buildings (via the DEO-PROCEL system) and provide technical support for building energy labeling, regulatory updates, and the development of retrofit and decarbonization strategies.

📄 The full article is available at:

Geraldi, M., Garlet, L., Hansen Gapski Pereira, N., de Castro Quevedo, T., Melo, A. P., & Lamberts, R. Developing reference building models for the non-residential sector to support public policies in Brazil. Energy & Buildings, 332, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115419

📁 The IDF-format models are available for consultation and use:

Geraldi, M., Garlet, L., Hansen Gapski Pereira, N., de Castro Quevedo, T., Melo, A. P., & Lamberts, R. (2025). Reference Building Energy Models for the Brazilian Commercial Sector. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14640510

administrador Mon, 05/26/2025 - 13:12

Anexo 66: Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings (2013 - 2018)

rayssa-freitas — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:55:39 +0000

Anexo 66: Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings (2013 - 2018)

Occupant behavior in buildings has significant impacts on energy use and environmental quality. Although it is crucial for the design and operation of low-energy buildings, it is often underestimated. Occupant behavior is complex, and research in the area requires a multidisciplinary foundation to achieve the necessary depth. The Annex 66 project aimed to standardize the definition of this behavior and to develop a quantitative simulation methodology to understand its impact on energy use and the indoor environment of buildings. More information about Annex 66 can be found by clicking here.
In this annex, Prof. Roberto Lamberts participated as an observer.

Publications with effective participation of LabEEE researchers

The list below presents the publications resulting from collaborations within the scope of Annex 66:

CHEN, C. et al. Culture, conformity, and carbon? A multi-country analysis of heating and cooling practices in office buildings. Energy Research & Social Science, v. 61, 101344, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2019.101344.
CHEN, C. et al. The impacts of building characteristics, social psychological and cultural factors on indoor environment quality productivity belief. Building and Environment, v. 185, 107189, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107189.

rayssa-freitas Fri, 04/25/2025 - 01:55

Anexo 69: Strategy and Practice of Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Low Energy Buildings (2014 - 2022)

rayssa-freitas — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:53:48 +0000

Anexo 69: Strategy and Practice of Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Low Energy Buildings (2014 - 2022)

Annex 69 addressed studies on thermal comfort in the built environment, aiming both to advance knowledge in the field, in methodological terms, and to improve the dissemination of the knowledge obtained through public databases. More information about Annex 69 can be found by clicking here.
In this Annex, Prof. Roberto Lamberts participated as an observer.

Publications with effective participation of LabEEE researchers

The list below presents the publications resulting from collaborations within the scope of Annex 69:

FÖLDVÁRY, V. et al. Development of the ASHRAE Global Thermal Comfort Database II. Building and Environment, v. 142, p. 502-512, 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.06.022.
SCHWEIKER, M. et al. The Scales Project, a cross-national dataset on the interpretation of thermal perception scales. Scientific Data, v. 6, p. 289, 2019. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-019-0348-3.
SCHWEIKER, M. et al. Evaluating assumptions of scales for subjective assessment of thermal environments - Do laypersons perceive them the way we researchers believe? Energy and Buildings, v. 211, p. 109761, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.109761.

rayssa-freitas Fri, 04/25/2025 - 01:53

Anexo 79: Occupant-Centric Building Design and Operation (2018-2023)

rayssa-freitas — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:47:38 +0000

Anexo 79: Occupant-Centric Building Design and Operation (2018-2023)

Publications with effective participation of LabEEE researchers

As buildings become more efficient, occupant behavior has an increasing impact on energy consumption. Furthermore, changes in work dynamics and comfort expectations are transforming building occupancy. In recent years, there has been significant interest in modeling occupant behavior, driven by the IEA EBC Annex 66 project, which focused on understanding occupant behavior in buildings and how they were considered in the design process. Annex 79 was a continuation that aimed to explore the relationship between comfort and occupant behavior, as well as promote the practical application of this data in building design and operation by industry professionals to optimize built environments. More information about Annex 79 can be found by clicking here. One of the main contributions of Annex 79 was the publication of the book “Occupant Centric Simulation-Aided Building Design”.
Lab members who participated in the Annex:
- Prof. Roberto Lamberts
- Prof. Ana Paula Melo
- Dr. Mateus Bavaresco
- Dr. Renata De Vecchi
- Dr. Maíra Afonso de André
- Dr. Carolina de Oliveira Buonocore
- M.Sc. Luiza Tavares de Castro
In addition to the activities mentioned above, researchers Renata De Vecchi, Maíra André, Carolina Buonocore, and Luiza Castro participated in a field study of subtask 1, and currently (even after the annex concluded in 2023), the results of this survey were processed and presented in a manuscript submitted for publication in an international journal.

The following list presents the publications resulting from collaborations within the scope of Annex 79:

Submitted in 2025:

NAGY, Z. et al. Ten questions concerning occupant-centric control and operations. Building and Environment, v. 242, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110518.
O’BRIEN, L. et al. Occupant Centric Simulation-Aided Building Design: Theory, Application, and Case Studies. Routledge, New York, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003176985.
ANDRÉ, M. et al. Practical differences in operating buildings across countries and climate zones: Perspectives of building managers/operators. Energy and Building, v. 278, 2023. DOI: https://10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112650.
BAVARESCO, M. et al. Are years-long field studies about window operation efficient? a data-driven approach based on information theory and deep learning. Energy and Buildings, v 268, 2022. ISSN 0378-7788. DOI: https://10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112197.
CHINAZZO, G. et al. Quality criteria for multi-domain studies in the indoor environment: Critical review towards research guidelines and recommendations. Building and Environment, 2022. https://10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109719.
CUREAU, R. J. et al. Bridging the gap from test rooms to field-tests for human indoor comfort studies: A critical review of the sustainability potential of living laboratories. Energy Research & Social Science, v. 92, 102778, 2022. DOI: https://10.1016/j.erss.2022.102778.
DONG, B. et al. A guideline to document occupant behavior models for advanced building controls. Building and Environment, v. 219, 109195, 2022. DOI: https://10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109195.
DONG, B. et al. A Global Building Occupant Behavior Database. Scientific Data, v. 9, p. 369, 2022. DOI: https://10.1038/s41597-022-01475-3.
O'BRIEN, L. et al. An international review of occupant-related aspects of building energy codes and standards. Building and Environment, v 179, 2020. ISSN 0360-1323. DOI: https://10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106906.
SARRAN, L. et al. Untold Stories from the Field: a Novel Platform for Collecting Practical Learnings on Human-Building Interactions. ASHRAE Topical Conference, 2021, Athens. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/452083/.
SCHWEIKER, M. et al. Occupants’ willingness to share information for improved comfort and energy efficiency in offices. Building and Environment.

rayssa-freitas Fri, 04/25/2025 - 01:47

Anexo 80: Resilient Cooling of Buildings (2018-2023)

rayssa-freitas — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:43:44 +0000

Anexo 80: Resilient Cooling of Buildings (2018-2023)

Annex 80 aimed to develop and study resilient cooling solutions with low carbon emissions and low energy demand, in order to mitigate building overheating under extreme conditions. Among the activities led by LabEEE within this project, a highlight was the 7th Expert Meeting of Annex 80 held in Florianópolis in October 2022. More information about Annex 80 can be found by clicking here.
Lab members who participated in Annex 80:
- Prof. Roberto Lamberts
- Dr. Amanda Fraga Krelling
- Dr. Letícia Gabriela Eli
- Dr. Marcelo Salles Olinger

Publications with active participation from LabEEE researchers

The following list presents publications resulting from collaborations within the scope of Annex 80:

LEVINSON, R. et al. Policy recommendations from IEA EBC Annex 80: Resilient Cooling of Buildings. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2023. DOI: Building and Environment, v. 242, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20357/B7288C.
AL ASSAAD, D. et al. Resilient passive cooling strategies during heat waves: A quantitative assessment in different climates. Building and Environment, v. 274, 112698, 2025. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.112698.
HOLZER, P. et al. International Energy Agency - Resilient Cooling of Buildings – Technology Profiles Report (Annex 80), 2024. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.52776/HFTR4661.
MACHARD, A. et al. Typical and extreme weather datasets for studying the resilience of buildings to climate change and heatwaves. Scientific Data, v. 11, 531, 2024. DOI: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-024-03319-8.
Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA). Resilient Cooling Design Guidelines (No. 33). 2024. https://www.rehva.eu/eshop/detail/resilient-cooling-design-guidelines.
HONG, T. et al. Ten questions concerning thermal resilience of buildings and occupants for climate adaptation. Building and Environment, v. 244, 110806. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110806.

rayssa-freitas Fri, 04/25/2025 - 01:43

Anexo 89 Ways to Implement Net-zero Whole Life Carbon Buildings (2023 - 2027)

rayssa-freitas — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:17:24 +0000

Anexo 89 Ways to Implement Net-zero Whole Life Carbon Buildings (2023 - 2027)

O projeto foca nas ações necessárias para implementar, em políticas públicas e na prática, edifícios com zero emissões de gases de efeito estufa em todo o ciclo de vida. Isso significa considerar explicitamente as emissões incorporadas e operacionais em todas as fases do ciclo de vida das edificações — também referido como carbono no ciclo de vida (Whole Life Carbon – WLC) — visando alcançar o objetivo global do Acordo de Paris de limitar o aquecimento global para abaixo de 2°C, e preferencialmente até 1,5°C, acima dos níveis pré-industriais, com o objetivo de alcançar a neutralidade climática até 2050.
Neste contexto, políticas, iniciativas e ações que compartilham, apoiam e contribuem para esse objetivo são consideradas “compatíveis com o objetivo de Paris”. O projeto busca contribuir para a transição do setor da construção civil e imobiliário em direção a resultados de carbono zero no ciclo de vida (Net-Zero Whole-Life Carbon – NetZ-WLC).
O Anexo 89 conta com a participação de pesquisadores da Alemanha, Austrália, Áustria, Bélgica, Brasil, Canadá, China, Dinamarca, Egito, Espanha, Estados Unidos da América, Finlândia, França, Grécia, Hungria, Índia, Inglaterra, Itália, Japão, Noruega, Nova Zelândia, Portugal, República Checa, Eslovênia, Suécia, Suíça e Turquia.
Mais informações sobre o Anexo 89 podem ser encontradas clicando aqui.
Membros do laboratório participando do Anexo:
- Dra. Maria Andrea Triana
- Dra. Ana Paula Melo
Atuação dos pesquisadores nas atividades:
- A pós-doutoranda Maria Andrea Triana participa das atividades da Subtask 2. Nesta subtask, as principais atividades estão relacionadas à investigação dos métodos de avaliação propostos ou exigidos pelas políticas climáticas atuais, visando verificar sua compatibilidade com o cumprimento das metas e orçamentos de carbono baseados na ciência. O foco da participação está na implementação da etapa operacional no ciclo de vida com vistas ao Net Zero.

rayssa-freitas Fri, 04/25/2025 - 00:17

Anexo 87 Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality Performance of Personalised Environmental Control Systems (2021 - 2026)

rayssa-freitas — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:11:31 +0000

Anexo 87 Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality Performance of Personalised Environmental Control Systems (2021 - 2026)

Previous studies have already shown that the use of personalized environmental control systems significantly increases user satisfaction levels in buildings. The goal of Annex 87 is to establish guidelines and technical reference materials so that personalized environmental control systems can be incorporated into building design and operation. In addition, it aims to quantify the benefits of these systems for health, comfort, and energy efficiency. The project scope includes personalized systems that locally modify heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, lighting, and acoustics. More information about Annex 87 can be found by clicking here.
Lab members participating in the Annex:
- Prof. Roberto Lamberts
- Prof. Ana Paula Melo
- Dr. Mateus Bavaresco
- Dr. Matheus Geraldi
- Dr. Renata De Vecchi
- Larissa Pereira de Souza
Researchers' involvement in the activities:
- Postdoctoral researchers Mateus Bavaresco, Renata De Vecchi, Matheus Soares Geraldi, and PhD student Larissa Pereira de Souza are involved in activities under Subtask A related to the literature review of PECs foundations. In this activity, an extensive review was conducted, including journal articles, conference papers, and theses focused on field experiments and simulation results involving the use of PECs. Postdoctoral researcher Mateus Bavaresco and PhD student Larissa Pereira de Souza are also involved in Subtask C activities, especially in conducting field experiments on the use of PECs. PhD student Larissa Pereira de Souza also contributes to activities related to the characterization of acoustic PECs in Subtask A.

Publications with active participation of LabEEE researchers:

Torresin, Simone, et al. "Introducing the concept of Acoustic Personalised Environmental Control systems (Acoustic PECS) within the framework of IEA EBC Annex 87." INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings. Vol. 270. No. 8. Institute of Noise Control Engineering, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3397/IN_2024_3317

rayssa-freitas Fri, 04/25/2025 - 00:11

Anexo 95: Human-Centric Buildings for a Changing Climate (2024-2029)

rayssa-freitas — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:40:23 +0000

Anexo 95: Human-Centric Buildings for a Changing Climate (2024-2029)

As buildings become more energy efficient, the impact of occupants on energy consumption increases — from everyday behaviors and purchasing decisions to how they interact with buildings and respond to extreme events. The energy transition affects not only residents but also all stakeholders involved in the building lifecycle, such as designers and operators. Modern trends like remote work, co-working, and home sharing have changed occupancy patterns, requiring a reassessment of the human role in building design and operation. The project proposes four main areas of study: 1) individual human-building interactions; 2) community-scale interactions; 3) (re)design of buildings; and 4) building operation. While there is overlap with other IEA TCP projects, this one stands out due to its central focus: humans. The goal is to generate new knowledge, technologies, and policy recommendations to design and operate buildings that support human adaptation to climate change and the global energy transition. More information about Annex 95 can be found by clicking here.
Lab members participating in the Annex:
- Prof. Roberto Lamberts
- Prof. Ana Paula Melo
- Dr. Mateus Bavaresco
Researchers' involvement in the activities:
- Postdoctoral researcher Mateus Bavaresco is involved in Subtasks 1, 3, and 4. In Subtask 1, the focus is on understanding individual differences regarding comfort and well-being criteria in buildings. In Subtask 3, the main activity involves proposing design strategies focused on resilience to climate change. In Subtask 4, the focus is on understanding building operation, with activities involving strategies to help users operate buildings efficiently, as well as understanding buildings with mixed-mode ventilation (natural and mechanical).

rayssa-freitas Thu, 04/24/2025 - 14:40

Convênio Procel - CB3E [2024-2026]

administrador — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:43:43 +0000

Convênio Procel - CB3E [2024-2026]

Agreement on Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation - ECTI, established between ENBPar, under PROCEL, and UFSC, aimed at developing the projects "Development of DEO-Procel and Technical Support for the implementation of mandatory conformity assessment of Buildings regarding energy efficiency in Brazil" and "Proposal of a training and evaluation system for professionals certified as auditors of PBE Edifica". The Agreement is foundational to develop the CB3E - Brazilian Center for Energy Efficiency in Buildings, and to ensure progress in energy efficiency policies in the country's buildings, divided into 4 tasks:

Task I - Development of DEO-PROCEL focused on non-residential buildings

Objective: Development of the DEO-PROCEL Certification focused on at least 7 typologies of non-residential buildings.

Goals: The goals of this task are:

1. Review the operational benchmarking system of other countries.
2. Develop operational energy benchmarking, including modeling the structure integrating indoor environmental quality and user satisfaction.
3. Raise awareness through workshops to disseminate the DEO-Procel certification.
4. Apply examples of operational energy benchmarking in each typology.

Description:

Operational Energy Performance (DEO) is a program developed by PROCEL, in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, with the aim of evaluating and classifying the energy efficiency of buildings during operation in Brazil. Created in 2013, it was initially developed by the Brazilian Green Building Council (CBCS), with few typologies. Over the years, new typologies have been added, covering corporate, public buildings, and other segments, totaling 17 building categories analyzed.

Currently, DEO is applied via an online calculator that allows classifying buildings as "efficient," "inefficient," or "typical," based on energy consumption data provided. However, the platform operates in a simplified way, focused only on calculating energy benchmarks, without implementing a formal certification system. Despite limitations, DEO-PROCEL represents an advance in understanding the real energy consumption in Brazilian buildings, allowing more precise operational efficiency analysis.

This Agreement foresees proposing a system of operational performance certification, i.e., the effective comparison of the building's energy bill with "how much" it should consume efficiently (benchmark). Furthermore, the creation of a database for existing buildings, tools for setting efficiency goals, corrective actions, and generating detailed reports are planned. These improvements aim to transform DEO into a strategic energy management tool, promoting more sustainable and efficient decisions in the construction sector.

Deliverables: The deliverables of the Agreement related to Task I approved by PROCEL are:

- CB3E-T1-RT01-01 - Literature Review of main models and operational energy performance evaluation systems worldwide;

- CB3E-T1-RT02-01 - Study of Climatic Representativity in Computational Building Simulation;

- CB3E-T1-RT03-01 - Analysis of current DEO limitations; [coming soon]

- CB3E-T1-RT05-01 - Compatibility of typology definitions of INI-C and DEO-Procel;

- CB3E-T1-RT08-01 - Brazilian Common Building Components Library; [coming soon]

- Reference Buildings of the Brazilian Commercial Sector.

Task II - Technical support for implementing mandatory conformity assessment of buildings regarding Energy Efficiency

Objective: Provide technical support for implementing mandatory conformity assessment regarding energy efficiency applied to residential and non-residential buildings, as well as continuous technical advising to MME, PROCEL, INMETRO, CGIEE, GT-Edificações, ST-Edificações, and ABNT on topics related to the Building Labeling Program.

Goals: The goals of this task are:

1. Maintenance of the inquiry channel on Inmetro Ordinance 309/2022 - PBE Edifica Forum.
2. Publication of Technical Notes on the PBE Edifica website aiming to correct errors, review, and update methods of Inmetro Ordinance 309/2022.
3. Examples illustrating application of NZEB, EEP, and Procel Seal concepts.
4. Technical support for developing technical standards related to building energy efficiency.
5. Propose criteria for updating the Procel Seal for non-residential and residential buildings.
6. Propose a method to define a unique building identifier, applied in a case study of 10 buildings.

Description:

Since 2014, Procel Edifica together with CB3E have developed actions to improve and simplify the evaluation and classification method of energy efficiency of commercial, service, public, and residential buildings, which resulted in requirements present in Inmetro Normative Instructions, published by Ordinance No. 309/2022 (INI-C, INI-R, and RAC).

The main drivers of these actions were the improvement of the performance indicator, helping consumers make decisions when choosing their property and enabling quantification of savings generated by energy efficiency measures applied to buildings; and, 2) the inclusion of assessment of nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) and positive energy buildings, encouraging local renewable energy generation in buildings.

The proposed evaluation and classification published by the INIs is based on primary energy consumption, comparing the building in its real condition with the same building adopting reference characteristics, equivalent to efficiency class D for non-residential buildings and class C for residential buildings.

Within this Agreement's scope, in addition to the goals below, maintenance of the PBE Edifica page and the database of labeled residential and non-residential buildings, the digital interface of the neural network for evaluating energy efficiency of commercial, service, public, and residential buildings; monitoring development and support for dissemination of NZEBs and EEPs in Brazil; technical support in standard development, testing and trials; maintenance of CB3E's optical properties reference core; proposal of a unique building identifier for PBE Edifica evaluation, Procel Seal, and DEO-Procel Certification; and inclusion of labeling in Caixa's Casa Azul Seal certification are foreseen.

Deliverables: The deliverables related to Task II approved by PROCEL are:

- CB3E-T2-RT-02 - Report on maintenance activities of the PBE Edifica website, interface, and database; [coming soon]

- CB3E-T2-RT-03 - Dissemination of NZEBs and EEPs in Brazil: literature review and existing barriers; [coming soon]

- CB3E-T2-RT-05 - Development of new typologies covering DEO-Procel and INI-C; [coming soon]

Task III - Pilot Think Tank Project to support the National Energy Efficiency Policy in the Building sector

Objective: Continue the constitution of CB3E, developing a project to establish a pilot think tank, considering the complexity of implementing the policy aimed at energy efficiency in the construction sector.

Goals: The goals of this task are:

1. Invite individuals and institutions to institutional cooperation with CB3E;
2. Train people on energy efficiency in buildings through presentations, courses, and offered workshops.

Task IV - Proposal for a Training and Evaluation System of Professionals Certified as Auditors of PBE Edifica and DEO

Objective: Provide technical support for implementing a training and evaluation system for professionals certified as auditors of the Brazilian Building Labeling Program (PBE Edifica) and the Procel DEO Seal.

Goals: The goals of this task are:

1. Analyze 4 currently available courses for training people to apply PBE Edifica.
2. Interview 4 institutions to study the feasibility of including professionals certified as auditors.
3. Develop 60 questions for a question bank.
4. Incubate 1 certification body for persons.
5. Train and evaluate 20 professionals certified for PBE Edifica.
6. Impact 30 people through the final workshop.

Description:

The implementation of mandatory energy efficiency evaluation of buildings through PBE Edifica requires greater evaluation structure. Currently, the National Energy Conservation Label (ENCE), which classifies building energy efficiency, is issued by Accredited Inspection Bodies (OIA) by Inmetro. Although the OIAs' robust structure is essential for inspecting complex or large buildings, the mandate also requires a more agile approach and wider geographic dispersion to quickly serve smaller buildings.

To broaden PBE Edifica's reach, reinforce available technical capacity, and speed certification processes, ensuring more buildings are labeled efficiently, Inmetro Ordinance 309/2022 introduces the figure of the Certified Professional (PC). The PC will be responsible for evaluating, inspecting, and issuing ENCE for smaller buildings, supporting the OIAs.

This Agreement foresees creating a training, certification, and monitoring system for these professionals. The certification process aims to validate technical and professional competencies so the PC can perform inspections on energy efficiency requirements in the construction sector, with expected performance and quality. Besides this system proposal, the agreement includes incubating a Certification Body for Persons (OPC) and forming the first PC cohort.

Deliverables: The deliverables related to Task IV approved by PROCEL are:

- CB3E-T4-RT-01 - State of the art: Certified Professionals;

- CB3E-T4-RT-02 - State of the art: Training Methodologies for Professionals;

- CB3E-T4-RT-04 - Interviews with OPCs and OIAs: Implementation of the certified professionals program for ENCE issuance by PBE Edifica;

- CB3E-T4-RT-05 - Feasibility Analysis: Survey of Training in PBE Edifica.

Team involved in the Agreement:

Roberto Lamberts - Coordinator
Ana Paula Melo - Deputy Coordinator
Greici Ramos - Researcher A
Mateus Vinícius Bavaresco - Researcher A
Matheus Soares Geraldi - Researcher A
Renata De Vecchi - Researcher A
Rayner Maurício e Souza Machado - Researcher A
Luiza Tavares de Castro - Researcher B
Natasha Hansen Gapski Pereira - Researcher B
Thalita Maciel - Researcher B
Luís Filipe Muta - Researcher B
Brenda da Costa Loeser - Researcher B
Anthony Aliardi - Researcher C
Ellen Casanova Nunes - Researcher C
Nathalia Coelho - Researcher C
Igor Sartori Schlichting - Researcher C
Matheus Araujo Langer - Undergraduate Research
Roberta Rodrigues Meneghetti - Undergraduate Research

administrador Fri, 09/06/2024 - 11:35