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Zero-Energy Buildings: Concepts, Principles and Factors
Energy-Saving Aspects of Integrated Passive Architecture Features and Building Materials
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8334-1059
The world is currently facing extraordinary ecological problems, such as climate change, heatwaves, COVID-19, urban heat island and heat domes, as well as an economic crisis, supply chain disruption and war in several countries across the world, raising the price of electricity throughout the year. Energy use by buildings accounts for 32% of global energy consumption and 19% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (Lucon 2014). It is becoming increasingly important to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and to promote energy efficiency. A challenge for architects is to propose affordable solutions to the current problems in their countries. Adapted solutions should be suitable and appropriate for each country and its specific architectural identity. Using qualitative methodology, the research will provide evidence for valid strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change in specific Middle East regions. In this study, a holistic approach to a new design is explored in relation to the challenges of converting existing buildings into zero-energy buildings. Residential buildings, which are the type of building used in this study, are where the bulk of a country's construction industries are located. Furthermore, through the usage of nanomaterials in construction, building materials can significantly reduce energy consumption. A number of strategies are offered here to reduce the heating and cooling load in order to achieve zero-energy buildings in the Middle East area, through an approach that uses integrated passive architecture and building materials. The research proposes a framework for zero-energy buildings in Middle East region based on a set of concepts. The key factor for accepting any proposed solutions will be the community's awareness of its challenges, opportunities, influences, and alternatives. In the end, understanding the perfect answer originates in each country's heart and reflects its own architectural identity, which, in turn, reflects its own set of circumstances.
Zero-Energy Buildings: Concepts, Principles and Factors
Energy-Saving Aspects of Integrated Passive Architecture Features and Building Materials
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8334-1059
The world is currently facing extraordinary ecological problems, such as climate change, heatwaves, COVID-19, urban heat island and heat domes, as well as an economic crisis, supply chain disruption and war in several countries across the world, raising the price of electricity throughout the year. Energy use by buildings accounts for 32% of global energy consumption and 19% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (Lucon 2014). It is becoming increasingly important to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and to promote energy efficiency. A challenge for architects is to propose affordable solutions to the current problems in their countries. Adapted solutions should be suitable and appropriate for each country and its specific architectural identity. Using qualitative methodology, the research will provide evidence for valid strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change in specific Middle East regions. In this study, a holistic approach to a new design is explored in relation to the challenges of converting existing buildings into zero-energy buildings. Residential buildings, which are the type of building used in this study, are where the bulk of a country's construction industries are located. Furthermore, through the usage of nanomaterials in construction, building materials can significantly reduce energy consumption. A number of strategies are offered here to reduce the heating and cooling load in order to achieve zero-energy buildings in the Middle East area, through an approach that uses integrated passive architecture and building materials. The research proposes a framework for zero-energy buildings in Middle East region based on a set of concepts. The key factor for accepting any proposed solutions will be the community's awareness of its challenges, opportunities, influences, and alternatives. In the end, understanding the perfect answer originates in each country's heart and reflects its own architectural identity, which, in turn, reflects its own set of circumstances.
Zero-Energy Buildings: Concepts, Principles and Factors
Energy-Saving Aspects of Integrated Passive Architecture Features and Building Materials
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8334-1059
The world is currently facing extraordinary ecological problems, such as climate change, heatwaves, COVID-19, urban heat island and heat domes, as well as an economic crisis, supply chain disruption and war in several countries across the world, raising the price of electricity throughout the year. Energy use by buildings accounts for 32% of global energy consumption and 19% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (Lucon 2014). It is becoming increasingly important to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and to promote energy efficiency. A challenge for architects is to propose affordable solutions to the current problems in their countries. Adapted solutions should be suitable and appropriate for each country and its specific architectural identity. Using qualitative methodology, the research will provide evidence for valid strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change in specific Middle East regions. In this study, a holistic approach to a new design is explored in relation to the challenges of converting existing buildings into zero-energy buildings. Residential buildings, which are the type of building used in this study, are where the bulk of a country's construction industries are located. Furthermore, through the usage of nanomaterials in construction, building materials can significantly reduce energy consumption. A number of strategies are offered here to reduce the heating and cooling load in order to achieve zero-energy buildings in the Middle East area, through an approach that uses integrated passive architecture and building materials. The research proposes a framework for zero-energy buildings in Middle East region based on a set of concepts. The key factor for accepting any proposed solutions will be the community's awareness of its challenges, opportunities, influences, and alternatives. In the end, understanding the perfect answer originates in each country's heart and reflects its own architectural identity, which, in turn, reflects its own set of circumstances.
Zero-Energy Buildings: Concepts, Principles and Factors
Energy-Saving Aspects of Integrated Passive Architecture Features and Building Materials
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Berardi, Umberto (editor) / Omar, Osama (author)
International Association of Building Physics ; 2024 ; Toronto, ON, Canada
2024-12-19
6 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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