3.1 Definition of zero-energy building The concept of “zero-energy building” dates back to 1976. The term was coined by Esbensen and Korsgaard from the Technical University of Denmark when they studied the solar heating of a residential building in winter (Esbensen and Korsgaard, 1977). Since...
ZEBs are generally characterized by several attributes, such as equal energy consumption to generation, zero energy cost, and zero GHG emissions. Several terms are commonly used by researchers to refer to this concept, such as (net) zero (site) energy building, zero energy emissions building, ...
• Habash, Gandhi, et al. (2014). Sustainable Design of a Nearly Zero Energy Building Facilitated by a Smart Microgrid. Journal of Renewable Energy, Hindawi. Retrieved from: Sustainable Design of a Nearly Zero Energy Building • Kadlubowski, Richard P. and Yates, Dean W. (2009). The ...
building designenergy-efficient buildingnet-zero energy buildingsustainable buildingzero carbon buildingThe concept of net zero energy building (NZEB) is relatively new, but its deployment in building design construction practice is occurring quickly, with many countries now promising to make it mandatory...
Net Zero Energy Buildings Net zero energy buildings, also referred to as ZEBs, are a revolutionary concept in sustainable architecture and construction. The primary goal of a net zero energy building is to produce as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year, resulting in a net ...
A net zero-energy building (ZEB) is a residential or commercial building with greatly reduced energy needs through efficiency gains such that the balance of energy needs can be supplied with renewable technologies. Despite the excitement over the phrase "zero energy," we lack a common definition,...
A zero-energy building is most commonly understood to mean a highly energy-efficient building that generates as muchenergyas it uses on an annual basis, usually from on-site solar panels. The most obvious challenge with this housing concept is density. A strict “on-site” definition of zero...
The net zero-energy building (NZEB) concept has recently gained prominence worldwide. Large scale adoption and implementation of NZEBs would potentially contribute greatly to greening of the building sector. However, it is still at a nascent stage of niche formation. This paper aims to assess the...
3.1 Definition of zero-energy building The concept of “zero-energy building” dates back to 1976. The term was coined by Esbensen and Korsgaard from the Technical University of Denmark when they studied the solar heating of a residential building in winter (Esbensen and Korsgaard, 1977). Since...
Stephen Selkowitz, Senior Advisor, Building Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Your research also focuses on zero energy buildings. Singapore has oneZero Energy Building, by the Building and Construction Authority. Is the concept of zero energy building scaleable and economically viable today...