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Regional Planning 1(1) (2021) 1-6

International Journal of Regional Planning

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Net Zero Building

Aishwarya Sanjay Thorat
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakhrale, Tal- Walwa, Dist- Sangli

E-mail: AishwaryaThorat_1902032@litindia.edu

ABSTRACTS ARTICLE INFO

The purpose of this study is to analyze the concept of zero Article History:
Received 16 Aug 2018
energy buildings in optimizing the use of environmentally Revised 20 Aug 2018
friendly renewable energy resources. This research was Accepted 25 Aug 2018
conducted using descriptive analysis method through Available online 09 Sep 2018
literature study from secondary data. The results of this ___________________
Keywords:
study show that with the advancement of renewable Energy,
technology, Net Zero Buildings can be achieved in the Building,
future, with one understanding and contribution made by Zero,
Suistainable.
everyone in understanding the responsibility to reduce
energy consumption. This can be known by paying
attention to the level of awareness and sense of
responsibility of everyone in creating a sustainable
environment.

1. INTRODUCTION the acute problem of carbon dioxide

emissions into the atmosphere which
Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) becomes very important at
is a high-performance building concept concentrations of about 0.04 percent (400
that integrates passive design and parts per million) by volume, because
renewable energy systems taking into most energy resources produce carbon
account certain technical characteristics dioxide as a by-product. In addition, with
of clean zero energy buildings, carried the energy demand in the building sector
out by several different systems, that drives the need for changes in the use
including: 1) Geothermal – Air Exchange of energy resources and environmentally
( EAHE), 2) Underground Tank (UNT) friendly from fossil fuels in reducing the
and 3) Solar Thermal Collector impact of global warming and climate
(Benzaama et.al., 2021). This is based on change. Thus, the concept of energy-
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efficient buildings for a sustainable future climatic zones of Morocco (Abdou et.al,
was formed by taking into account the 2021).
physical effects and challenges faced in
Meanwhile, according to Meathhil
the path and location (Saini et.al., 2021).
et.al., 2021 clean Zero Energy buildings
According to Lu et.al., 2021 there are two connected to the Photovoltaic power grid
strategies for reward-penalty
help in achieving a net zero energy
mechanisms to promote clean zero balance in Net Zero Energy Buildings
energy buildings, namely building-level-
(NZEB) homes. The results of the NZEB
based strategies and community-based
evaluation will provide insight into cost
strategies. The building-level-based
savings for clean energy consumption by
strategy considers the rate of change in
consumers and reduction of carbon
costs versus the curve at the building footprint using the Differential Evolution
level without energy.
(DE) optimization algorithm. The concept
Buildings are the primary energy of Differential Evolution (DE) is the
consumers contributing to more than demand for electrical energy through an
40%of the energy usage. A Zero Energy effective tool scheduling routine.
Building (ZEB) is a residential or Therefore, this study was conducted with
commercial building with greatly the aim of analyzing the concept of net
reduced energy needs through efficiency zero energy in minimizing energy use in
gains such that the balance of energy a building optimally, through literature
needs can be supplied with renewable studies from journals and articles related
technologies. At the heart of the ZEB to the research subject.
concept is the idea that buildings can
meet all their annual energy 2. METHOD
requirements from low-cost, locally
available, non-polluting, renewable 1. Design for an Energy Efficient
sources. Research conducted in Morocco Building
in achieving zero energy buildings, Elements that should be included
efficiency practices carried out are by are site selection, climate, size, R-value,
combining architectural energy efficiency
ventilation and insulation. Selecting a site
practices and renewable energy for the
location with adequate exposure to the
production of hot water and electricity.
The design features considered in sun is vital to ensure optimal conditions
achieving the zero energy building for energy-efficient materials and
concept are building orientation, window appliances. The type of climate zone
type and Window-to-Wall Ratio, wall you’re building can affect different
and roof insulation, and infiltration rate. variables that contribute to the overall
With the application of this concept, energy level of your home or building.
energy savings of more than 21%, Air, moisture, and amount of daylight
reduction of heating load by 28%, and differ in different climates and have a
cooling activity of 40% in cooling are massive impact on the way you build for
achieved. In addition, 45% of the energy energy efficiency.
load of buildings can be covered instantly
by renewable energy systems in all
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2. Utilize Green Construction insulation creates the foundation for

Technology building a net-zero structure.

Rainwater Collection System, fuel 4. Utilize the Power of Solar Energy

and biomass cells, biogas, photovoltaic
A PV system or solar power
cells, EPA wood stove for heating,
system is the decrease in monthly energy
photoelectric daylight sensor, occupancy
bills. , commercial buildings typically see
sensor are some environment friendly
a return on investment, on average, in 8-
techniques that can be applied on ZEB.
10 years, and homeowners can expect to
Contractors can utilize Building
see a profit anywhere between 7-20 years,
Information Management (BIM)
depending on the project size. Solar can
technology throughout the building
also be used to maximize a building’s
process. BIM is a tool used to create 3D
heating and cooling capabilities. For
models throughout a construction
example, using the sun for heating
project. BIM software has helped
through the south-facing windows
contractors adapt to the building
during the winter lowers heating costs.
technique prefabrication. Prefabrication
Shading those same windows in summer
is the process of assembling buildings or
reduces cooling costs.
parts at a site other than the job site itself.
Prefabrication has a lower environmental 5. Install Energy Efficient Systems and
impact by reducing waste and allowing Appliances
controlled building environments to
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs)
build structures with better air filtration
are also an option, GHPs heat, cool, and
and wall insulation, directly influencing
supply hot water through ground-source
energy efficiency.
pumps that transfer heat from the earth.
3. Super-Insulate and Super-Seal the Some other techniques can be used are
Building Envelope underfloor air distribution, HVAC
designs, gray water reclamation, radiant
Super-sealing, a building, is the
floor heating and cooling, retractable
process of making a building airtight. A
external. To complete your home or
continuous seal within the structure
building, equip it with appliances that
ensures that the drywall is running at
work to save energy. High-performance
optimal energy-saving efficiency and
stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers
proper cooling and heating of the
can save 2-3 times the amount of energy
building. Popular techniques include the
regular devices use. Energy Star offers
use of ADA (airtight drywall) and
cost-effective appliances that use less
adhesive attachment of sheathing. The
energy.
process of super-insulating a home
includes sealing the outer wall in double 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
construction, sealing the inner wall, and
Zero Net Energy can be applied with
sealing all other cavities in the house.
four basic concepts, namely Net Zero
This includes electric boxes, doors and
Site Energy, Net Zero Source Energy,
windows, and attic and crawl spaces. The
Net Zero Energy Costs, Net Zero Energy
combination of super-sealing and super-
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Emissions, and Net Zero Site Energy  Net Zero Energy Emissions
(Singh, 2019).
Zero Emissions Building Clean
 Net Zero Site Energy Energy is a concept that uses energy
which results in a building free of
Site Energy is based on the equality of
energy and reduces the effect of
energy consumption and income in a
greenhouse gases. Most of the clean
building, regardless of where or how the
energy zero buildings generate their
energy comes from. In a net-zero site
energy again through solar panels and
energy building, it means that if a
other sources of energy within a period
consumer uses one unit of energy, then
of one year.
the site also produces one unit of energy
with renewable resources. The zero net energy consumption
principle is viewed as a means to reduce
 Net Zero Source Energy
carbon emissions and reduce
Net zero source energy is the use of dependence on fossil fuels. While the
primary energy sources to extract and initial up-front costs can be higher for a
deliver energy to buildings, including net-zero home, the monthly cost of
energy for the building's electrical living can be lower due to energy
energy generation, transportation, and efficiency improvements and lower
distribution. electricity bills (Fig. 1). But it can have
several benefits like Tax Incentives.
 Zero Net Energy Cost
Many tax breaks and incentives exist for
Zero Clean Energy, namely energy those who choose to own a Net Zero
consumed and produced by buildings Energy home.
or consumers alike, i.e. from renewable
1. Superior Insulation Quality.
sources or other processes, with the net
2. Home Orientation.
cost being Net Zero Energy Costs.
3. Energy Bills.
Buildings that still use natural gas for
4. Higher Resale Value.
preparation or cooking choose this
5. Minimizing your Ecological
definition as a way to produce buildings
Footprint.
efficiently and reduce costs.
6. Comfortable Living Space.
7. Budget Flexibility.
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Fig. 1. Ilusstartion of Net Zero Energy home

(http://www.heliostat.gr/infographic-what-the-net-zero-homes-of-the-future-will-
look-like/)
According to Sing et.al., 2020, buildings it is difficult to cover the
there are four NZEB classifications seen costs incurred in purchasing
based on the choice of renewable energy renewable materials and bringing
use, namely: NZEB: A, B, C and D. them to the site.
d) Classification D is a building that
a) Classification A is a building that
uses an energy strategy as in
collects energy within the building
classification C. However, in this
site and combines it (energy
classification, renewable strategies
efficiency and renewable energy)
in locations between buildings are
to generate and utilize energy.
used as much as possible, and the
b) Classification B is a building that
purchase of a renewable energy
combines energy efficiency and certificate is required.
renewable energy to generate and
use energy with a footprint and 4. CONCLUSION
renewable energy generated With the advancement in renewable
within the building. technology Net Zero Buildings are the
c) Classification C is a building that future. But the goal of NZB would not be
uses offsite renewable resources fulfilled till the time all the people
are brought to the site to produce understand their responsibility and
energy. In this classification contribute towards reducing energy
requires two buildings that are consumption. Its very much important
interconnected. However, in these to spread awareness and importance of
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both replenishing resources and Net

Zero Buildings concept.

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