Trakhees Green Building Regulation GB 2.0: Definitions and Abbreviations

GOVERNMENT OF DUBAI
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

PCFC-Entity (Business Unit) Name: Trakhees - Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation

Department Name: Civil Engineering Department (CED)

Section Name: Permit Section (Green Buildings/Sustainability)

Document Reference Number: PCFC-TRK-CED-GB-REG-02

Revision Number: 00

Revision Date: October 2010

Classification: Public

Definitions and Abbreviations

2.1. Active Solar Heating

Systems that collect and absorb solar radiation, then transfer the solar heat directly to the interior space or to a storage system, from which the heat is distributed. There are two types of systems: liquid-based systems and air-based systems. If a system cannot provide adequate space heating, an auxiliary or back-up system provides the additional heat. Both air and liquid systems can supplement forced air systems.

2.2. Active Solar Power

A solar electric (photovoltaic or "PV") system, not passive solar design, that converts the sun's energy into electricity for the home. It is usually done with PV panels installed on the roof.

2.3. Air-sealing

Air-sealing is the practice of f...