Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation provides readers with the elements they need to understand, combine and contextualize design decisions on Net Zero Energy Buildings. The book is based on learned lessons from NZEB design, construction, operation that are integrated to bring the most relevant topics, such as multidisciplinarity, climate sensitivity, comfort requirements, carbon footprints, construction quality and evidence-based design. Chapters introduce the context of high performance buildings, present overviews of NZEB, cover the performance thresholds for efficient buildings, cover materials, micro-grid and smart grids, construction quality, performance monitoring, post occupancy evaluation, and more.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to NZEB and Market Accelerators - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Evolution of Definitions and Approaches - p. 21 3. Chapter 3. Net Zero Energy Buildings Performance Indicators and Thresholds - p. 53 4. Chapter 4. Integrative Project Delivery and Team Roles - p. 87 5. Chapter 5. Occupants Well-Being and Indoor Environmental Quality - p. 117 6. Chapter 6. Materials and Environmental Impact Assessment - p. 155 7. Chapter 7. Energy Systems and Loads Operation - p. 189 8. Chapter 8. Smart-Decarbonized Energy Grids and NZEB Upscaling - p. 219 9. Chapter 9. Construction Quality and Cost - p. 245 10. Chapter 10. Occupant Behavior and Performance Assurance - p. 273 11. Chapter 11. NZEB Case Studies and Learned Lessons - p. 303 12. Chapter 12. Roadmap for NZEB Implementation - p. 343 13. Index - p. 371
Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation provides readers with the elements they need to understand, combine and contextualize design decisions on Net Zero Energy Buildings. The book is based on learned lessons from NZEB design, construction, operation that are integrated to bring the most relevant topics, such as multidisciplinarity, climate sensitivity, comfort requirements, carbon footprints, construction quality and evidence-based design. Chapters introduce the context of high performance buildings, present overviews of NZEB, cover the performance thresholds for efficient buildings, cover materials, micro-grid and smart grids, construction quality, performance monitoring, post occupancy evaluation, and more.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to NZEB and Market Accelerators - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Evolution of Definitions and Approaches - p. 21 3. Chapter 3. Net Zero Energy Buildings Performance Indicators and Thresholds - p. 53 4. Chapter 4. Integrative Project Delivery and Team Roles - p. 87 5. Chapter 5. Occupants Well-Being and Indoor Environmental Quality - p. 117 6. Chapter 6. Materials and Environmental Impact Assessment - p. 155 7. Chapter 7. Energy Systems and Loads Operation - p. 189 8. Chapter 8. Smart-Decarbonized Energy Grids and NZEB Upscaling - p. 219 9. Chapter 9. Construction Quality and Cost - p. 245 10. Chapter 10. Occupant Behavior and Performance Assurance - p. 273 11. Chapter 11. NZEB Case Studies and Learned Lessons - p. 303 12. Chapter 12. Roadmap for NZEB Implementation - p. 343 13. Index - p. 371
