Hachem-Vermette, CarolineMacGregor, Anders2017-10-032017-10-0320172017MacGregor, A. (2017). Towards Net-Zero Energy Supermarket: An Investigation of Passive and Active Design Strategies (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28483http://hdl.handle.net/11023/4193In this thesis, the design of a supermarket is parametrically explored to reduce the energy consumption from these high energy consuming buildings. Starting with a model which is representative of supermarkets in Calgary, Alberta, Canada a number of parameters (insulation, lighting, windows, phase change material, greenroofing, building integrated photovoltaics, etc) are individually investigated to determine the impact on energy consumption. A model is found to have 30% reduction in building loads before a greenhouse is added to the design to reduce the dependency on transportation and external sources. A new set of parameters are investigated in the greenhouse (window assemblies, shading devices, night-time insulation, semi-transparent photovoltaics, etc) to reduce the energy consumption of the new Complex (supermarket and greenhouse). It is shown that such a Complex can exist with similar performance as a supermarket on its own. Finally, by optimizing the mechanical systems and utilizing cold outside air, energy consumption can be reduced by an additional 20% to achieve a net-zero energy design with the use of rooftop situated building integrated photovoltaics and semi-transparent photovoltaics in the greenhouse. In the end, and through the use of building strategies explored in this thesis, a reduction of 240 tonnes of GHG emissions are avoided through the application of this design.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.EnergyEngineering--EnvironmentalEngineering--MechanicalNet-Zero EnergySupermarketRefrigerationsustainabilityBuilding OptimizationBuilding PerformanceActive Designmaster thesishttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/28483