Butterworth-Heinemann Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks, and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks, and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation, Second Edition is a vital resource for researchers and professionals in civil engineering and architecture. This updated version includes examples from the New Buildings Institute’s Getting to Zero Buildings Database and revised sections shaped by ongoing collaboration with industry experts and researchers. This book is a detailed guide to planning, designing, and implementing high-performance buildings, providing practical methodologies to meet global decarbonization targets, including the EU’s 2050 and China’s 2060 zero carbon goals. It addresses critical challenges related to the energy transition, focusing on electrification, decarbonization calculations, lifecycle assessment, and advanced technologies like data analytics and digital twins to optimize a building's performance. With real-world case studies from diverse climates and building types, this second edition highlights lessons learned and actionable strategies to overcome implementation barriers and drive meaningful change in the built environment. Offers a solid grounding in key principles of energy efficiency, lifecycle assessment, and decarbonization specific to high-performance buildings Combines technical expertise with an understanding of economic, sociocultural, and environmental factors for integrated, sustainable building solutions Provides essential tools and strategies for informed decision-making throughout the building lifecycle―from planning and design to construction and operation Explores the application of technologies such as photovoltaics, heat pumps, batteries, and innovative building storage systems, including phase change materials, to enhance energy performance and support decarbonization