Research on the Design and Construction of Zero-Energy Building

Zhi Jun Zhang

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.587-589.224

Paper Titles

Effect of CaCO₃ Pretreatment on Methane Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Rice Straw
p.208

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Liquefied Corn Bran-Based Epoxy Resins
p.212

Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage
p.216

Research on Application of Building Photovoltaic System in Shanghai - Taking Chenjia Town as an Example
p.220

Research on the Design and Construction of Zero-Energy Building
p.224

Study on Cost of Green Building Based on the Life Cycle Theory
p.228

The Comprehensive Risk Evaluation for Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Included Wind Power System
p.232

A Research on Energy Conservation of Existing Residential Buildings in “Urban Village”
p.239

The Solar Energy-Air Source Heat Pump Was Applied to the Hot Water System
p.243

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Research on the Design and Construction of Zero-Energy Building

Abstract:

A zero-energy building, also known as a zero net energy (ZNE) building, net-zero energy building (NZEB), or net zero building, is a building with zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions annually. Buildings that produce a surplus of energy over the year may be called “energy-plus buildings” and buildings that consume slightly more energy than they produce are called “near-zero energy buildings” or “ultra-low energy houses”. Traditional buildings consume 40% of the total fossil fuel energy in the US and European Union and are significant contributors of greenhouse gases. The zero net energy consumption principle is viewed as a means to reduce carbon emissions and reduce dependence on fossil fuels and although zero energy buildings remain uncommon even in developed countries, they are gaining importance and popularity.