There is growing interest in zero-energy and low-energy buildings, which have a net energy consumption (on an annual basis) of almost zero. Because they can generate both electricity and thermal energy through the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal collectors, and with the help of reduced building thermal demand, low-energy buildings can not only make a significant contribution to...

In this research, a combination of passive and active methods is used to design a nearly zero energy building in four major climatic regions of Iran, including cold, mild, dry-warm, and wet-warm ones. The annual energy consumption analysis is performed using DesignBuilder® software. The passive strategies include Trombe Wall, blue roof, and thermochromic windows, and the active methods are usin...

Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) is a high performance building concept that integrates passive design and renewable energy systems. The aim of this paper to analyze the multi-integrated systems for nearly zero buildings in Mediterranean context. Taking into account particular technical characteristics net-zero buildings, study focuses on three different systems: 1) an Earth – Air Heat Exchanger...

According to the previous pieces of research, the building sector consumes about 40 % of total yield energy and produce one-third of GHG pollution emission. This point shows the significant potential in two aspects of energy optimization and pollution reduction in this field. The purpose of this research as a case study is to construct a residential building and develop the paths for reaching a...

The concept of a zero energy building is significant sustainable strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. challenges (ZEB) achievement in Thailand are that the design approach reach ZEB office buildings unclear and inconsistent. In addition, its implementation requires relatively high investment cost. This study proposes guideline for cost-optimal achieve three representative six-story hot ...

Integration of small-scale wind energy system to residential buildings for a target achieve net-zero CO2 emissions is revolutionary step reduce the dependency on national grid. In this paper, predictive 20 kVA permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based small scale turbine investigated at dynamic speed with sensing control manage and monitor power flow supply typical building. A applied...