Frontiers in Energy Efficiency,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Net
zero
energy
building
(NZEB)
is
an
efficient
approach
to
boost
the
world’s
sustainable
development
and
climate
mitigation.
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
multi-objective
optimization
(MOO)-based
case
studies
NZEB
design.
The
critical
analysis
focuses
on
“3Ps”
criteria
sustainability,
which
encompass
social,
environmental,
economic
aspects
protecting
people,
planet,
profit.
study
identifies
gaps
in
exploring
based
MOO
techniques
for
decision-making
regarding
design
India
its
requirements.
Moreover,
it
demonstrates
various
passive
strategies,
energy-efficient
technologies,
renewable
energy,
their
impact
occupant
comfort,
model,
life
cycle.
It
presents
global
needs
requirements
NZEB,
definitions
different
countries
policies.
suggests
four-step
methodological
framework
India.
potential
reliability
algorithms,
tools,
simulation
engines
solve
problems.
presented
here
can
aid
designers
design,
refurbishment,
renovation.
this
highlights
future
research
direction
challenges
implementing
proposed
Architectural Engineering and Design Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. 694 - 718
Published: April 17, 2024
Green
concepts
and
Building
Information
Modeling
(BIM)
are
increasingly
adopted
in
construction
processes,
including
new
heritage
buildings,
to
achieve
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
create
accurate
digital
models
for
observation,
analysis,
optimization.
However,
BIM
adoption
faces
challenges
a
lack
of
regulations,
refusal,
insufficient
staff,
high
costs,
enormous
data.
This
paper
contributes
the
evaluation
green
retrofitting
focusing
on
its
advantages
challenges.
can
be
achieved
through
an
methodology
based
couple
analyses:
bibliometric
analysis
case
study-based
SWOT
analysis.
The
identifies
essential
factors
influencing
co-occurrence
terms
that
frequently
appear
together
related
or
transdisciplinary
research.
second
involves
analytical
study
those
individually
then
developing
holistic
by
discussing
strengths
opportunities
weaknesses
threats.
Finally,
this
proposes
SWOT-based
matrix,
which
offers
four
types
strategies:
(S
+
O),
(W
threats
T),
considering
priorities,
organizations,
success
metrics.
Applied Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
355, P. 122360 - 122360
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
The
climate
will
become
hotter,
and
buildings
perform
differently
as
outdoor
conditions
evolve.
If
the
lowest
energy
demand
is
desired,
it
crucial
to
determine
ideal
thermophysical
properties
of
envelope
over
buildings'
life
span.
However,
scientific
literature
still
scarce
in
providing
a
compelling
answer.
Therefore,
this
study
(i)
determines
thermal
transmittance
values
(U-values)
for
present-day
future
climates,
(ii)
what
extent
need
change
remain
ideal,
(iii)
identifies
different
trends
U-values
time,
(iv)
establishes
relationship
between
air
temperatures,
cooling
heating
setpoints,
U-values,
(v)
proposes
set
design
strategies
according
each
trend.
EPSAP
generative
method
was
used
create
large
dataset
residential
with
random
geometries
evaluate
their
EnergyPlus.
performance
building
evaluated
30
locations
Brazil
current
period
two
timeframes
(2050
2080).
Future
Weather
Generator
tool
morph
today's
typical
meteorological
weather
match
EC-Earth3
data
SSP5–8.5
scenario.
Although
has
similar
relative
impact,
its
consequences
differ
time
location.
have
regions:
(a)
remaining
unchanged
future,
(b)
changing
from
being
highest
possible
analyzed
range
2050
or
2080,
(c)
mid-range
present
lower
climate.
impact
on
loads
maintaining
also
varies
significantly
timeframes,
nil
representing
an
increase
reaching
%
(∆
2.94
MW·h
±
0.06
MW·h)
57
2080
6.05
0.09
MW·h).
professionals
use
region
consider
how
evolves
during
lifetime
building.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 7952 - 7952
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
In
response
to
escalating
environmental
challenges,
this
research
underscores
the
pivotal
role
of
sustainable
construction
practices,
particularly
focusing
on
bioclimatic
design
as
a
foundational
element
within
realm
architecture
and
upgrading
buildings,
broader
context
urban
planning.
The
study
delves
into
perspectives
residents
in
Cyprus
concerning
building
design.
Employing
quantitative
methodology,
investigation
aims
comprehensively
assess
homeowner
views
benefits,
motivations,
concerns,
preferred
techniques
associated
with
By
comprehending
these
contextual
factors,
identifies
obstacles
hindering
implementation
illuminates
why
adoption
remains
limited,
despite
potential
for
substantial
energy
emissions
reductions.
also
examines
background
respondents,
such
heating/cooling
systems,
expenses,
upgrade
preferences,
provide
essential
findings.
A
structured
questionnaire
was
administered
stratified
sample
150
pedestrians
Pafos
area,
ensuring
representative
cross-section
local
population.
This
method
allowed
robust
examination
demographic
influences
opinions
an
in-depth
analysis
impact
residential
characteristics.
findings
reveal
influence
cost
considerations
shaping
decisions
related
property
development
renovation
existing
structures,
contributing
limitation
widespread
across
island.
persists
even
majority
respondents
express
readiness
undertake
upgrades,
among
which,
most
popular
actions
include
installation
specialized
glass,
replacement
traditional
air
conditioning
units
inverters,
energy-efficient
lighting.
culminates
proposal
that
introducing
financial
incentives
has
enhance
participation
upgrades.
recommendation
is
salient
climatic
Cyprus,
where
solar
control
measures
emerges
promising
avenue
bolstering
efficiency.
considering
socio-economic
dimensions
implicit
findings,
it
becomes
evident
interplay
between
practices
critical
aspect.
identified
barriers
underscore
necessity
nuanced
strategies
policy
frameworks
address
adoption.
context,
contributes
body
knowledge
by
shedding
light
intricate
relationship
factors
architectural
offering
implications
future
endeavors
avenues
interventions.
Energy & Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Climate-responsive
passive
envelope
features
such
as
windows,
louvers,
and
shading
have
significant
impact
on
a
building's
energy
economic
performance.
This
paper
presents
multi-objective
optimization
(MOO)
approach
to
enhance
energy,
visual
thermal
performances
of
building
by
considering
wide
range
numerous
design
possibilities.
A
residential
apartment
located
in
semi-arid
composite
climate
(Köppen
classification:
Bsh)
Jaipur,
India
is
considered
for
the
analysis.
The
involves
three
steps:
firstly,
developing
base
simulation
model
using
Rhinoceros
software,
then
performing
Octopus
plugin,
finally
applying
multi-criteria
decision-making
select
optimal
values
conductivity,
window-to-wall
ratio
south
west
façades,
solar
heat
gain
coefficient,
light
transmittance,
window
sill
height,
louvers
depth,
distance
between
slits,
slits
angle,
external
shade
(slits)
count.
optimized
results
reported
six-fold
Useful
Daylight
Illuminance
(UDI)
improvement,
72%
cooling
demand
reduction,
34%
comfort
enhancement
from
worst-case
scenario.
presented
can
aid
designers
selecting
during
design,
refurbishment,
renovation
or
green
field
development.
Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: April 17, 2024
Abstract
Improving
the
energy
performance
of
buildings
is
crucial
for
environmental
protection,
savings,
and
a
better
living
environment.
The
growing
emphasis
on
sustainable
building
practices
has
led
to
an
increased
focus
optimizing
space
layout
design
parameters
enhance
performance.
This
review
explores
application
simulation-based
multi-objective
optimization
techniques
in
context
studying
impact
efficiency.
integration
advanced
simulation
tools
with
algorithms
allows
comprehensive
analysis
multiple
conflicting
objectives
like
performance,
user
comfort
as
well
cost
factor.
begins
by
outlining
key
influencing
including
spatial
configurations,
orientation,
perimeter
variables.
Subsequently,
it
delves
into
various
employed
model
complex
interactions
between
these
their
effects
software
highlighted
step
towards
achieving
accurate
realistic
assessments.
In
summary,
this
delivers
overview
state-of-the-art
methods
offering
insights
researchers,
practitioners,
policymakers
field
architecture.
There
requirement
framework
structures
investigation
giving
more
reducing
cooling
load
along
envelope
parameters.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 724 - 724
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
This
paper
aims
to
determine
the
optimal
construction
strategies
for
new-build
houses
in
UK
minimize
heating
energy
demand
and
discomfort
hours.
research
utilizes
a
previously
calibrated
model
of
“The
Future
Home”
Energy
House
2.0’s
environmental
chamber.
Eight
design
variables
were
optimized
including
multiple
building
fabric
specifications,
air
permeability
rates,
setpoint
temperatures.
Three
optimization
scenarios
investigated:
fixed
setpoints,
variable
setpoints
with
comfort
constraints.
The
analysis
revealed
that
while
showed
limited
potential,
identified
three
distinct
clusters
solutions.
consistently
favored
superior
parameters,
though
solutions
became
more
nuanced
control.
When
constrained
maximum
400
hours,
required
elevated
(22–23
°C)
maintaining
high
specifications.
These
findings
advance
methodology
by
demonstrating
importance
control
flexibility
constraints
achieving
performance,
use
controlled
conditions
overcomes
limitations
previous
studies
relied
on
uncalibrated
or
hypothetical
models.
As
situ
field
measurements
short-
long-term
performance
are
often
subjected
disruptions,
delays,
uncertainties,
under
reported
this
article
will
lead
towards
achievement
net
zero
targets
timelier
manner
certainty.
