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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.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• About the author (xi)
• Preface to the first edition (xiii)
• Preface to the second edition (xvii)
• Acknowledgments (xxi)
• 1 Introduction to Net Zero Energy Building and Market Accelerators (1)
• Abbreviations (1)
• 1 Introduction (2)
• 2 Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Healthy Buildings (3)
• 3 Smartness and Grid Modernization (10)
• 4 Market Size and Property Value Matters (13)
• 5 Book Chapters (17)
• 6 Lessons Learned #1 (24)
• References (25)
• 2 Evolution of Definitions and Approaches (29)
• Abbreviations (29)
• 1 Introduction (30)
• 2 Definitions of Net Zero Energy Buildings (30)
• 3 Principles of Net Zero Energy Building Design (38)
• 4 Concepts, Typologies, and Standards for Net Zero Energy Buildings (42)
• 5 Approaches for Net Zero Energy Buildings (49)
• 6 Discussion (54)
• 7 Lessons Learned #2 (58)
• References (60)
• 3 Net Zero Energy Building Performance Indicators and Thresholds (63)
• Abbreviations (63)
• 1 Introduction (64)
• 2 Challenges of Net Zero Energy Building Implementation (65)
• 3 Performative Design for Net Zero Energy Buildings (69)
• 4 Net Zero Energy Building Performance Indicators and Thresholds (72)
• 5 Net Zero Energy Building Status Worldwide (83)
• 6 Recommendations For Net Zero Energy Building Performance Thresholds (87)
• 7 Discussion (91)
• 8 Lesson Learned # 3 (93)
• References (94)
• 4 Integrative Project Delivery and Team Roles (99)
• Abbreviations (99)
• 1 Introduction (99)
• 2 Integrative Process Design (101)
• 3 Integrated Team and Collaboration (107)
• 4 Building Performance-Based Contracts (112)
• 5 Building Information and Performance Modeling (117)
• 6 Discussion (124)
• 7 Lesson Learned # 4 (126)
• References (127)
• 5 Occupants' Well-Being and Indoor Environmental Quality (129)
• Abbreviations (129)
• 1 Introduction (130)
• 2 Challenges to Achieve Indoor Environmental Quality (131)
• 3 Occupants' Well-Being in Net Zero Energy Buildings (138)
• 4 Target Values for Indoor Environmental Quality in Net Zero Energy Buildings (143)
• 5 Quality Assurance (161)
• 6 Discussion (163)
• 7 Lesson Learned # 5 (165)
• References (166)
• 6 Materials and Environmental Impact Assessment (171)
• Abbreviations (171)
• 1 Introduction (172)
• 2 Building Materials' Environmental Impact (173)
• 3 Materials' Environmental Impact Assessment Approaches (178)
• 4 Policies and Best Practices (184)
• 5 Construction Systems and Materials (191)
• 6 Discussion (199)
• 7 Lesson Learned # 6 (202)
• References (203)
• 7 Energy Systems and Loads Operation (207)
• Abbreviations (207)
• 1 Introduction (208)
• 2 Integration of Energy Systems and Smart Metering Technologies (209)
• 3 HVAC Systems and Renewable Energy Systems (211)
• 4 Building Energy Storage Systems (224)
• 5 Controls and Loads Operation (227)
• 6 Discussion (232)
• 7 Lesson Learned # 7 (235)
• References (238)
• 8 Smart-Decarbonized Energy Grids and Net Zero Energy Building Upscaling (241)
• Abbreviations (241)
• 1 Introduction (241)
• 2 Problems and Challenges (243)
• 3 Smart Buildings (245)
• 4 Smart Grids (250)
• 5 Decarbonized Power Grids (257)
• 6 Discussion (261)
• 7 Lesson Learned # 8 (262)
• References (263)
• 9 Construction Quality and Cost (267)
• Abbreviations (267)
• 1 Introduction (267)
• 2 Actual Challenges (269)
• 3 Construction Best Practices (275)
• 4 Capacity Building, Education, and Training (283)
• 5 Certification and Quality Assurance (285)
• 6 Discussion (289)
• 7 Lesson Learned # 9 (292)
• References (293)
• 10 Occupant Behavior and Performance Assurance (295)
• Abbreviations (295)
• 1 Introduction (295)
• 2 Impact and Complexity of Occupant Behavior (296)
• 3 Performance Assurance Measures (301)
• 4 Performance Assurance Process (313)
• 5 Best Practices to Influence Occupant Behavior (316)
• 6 Discussion (321)
• 7 Lesson Learned #10 (325)
• References (326)
• 11 Net Zero Energy Building Case Studies and Learned Lessons (331)
• Abbreviations (331)
• 1 Introduction (332)
• 2 Case 1: Seraing Municipal Building, Belgium (333)
• 3 Case 2: Research Support Facility, Colorado, United States (340)
• 4 Case 3: Zero Energy Factory, Fleurus, Belgium (346)
• 5 Case 4: Zero Energy School, Bilzen, Belgium (351)
• 6 Case 5: Multifamily Dwelling, Brütten, Switzerland (357)
• 7 Discussion (363)
• 8 Lessons Learned #11 (366)
• References (368)
• 12 Roadmap for Net Zero Energy Building Implementation (371)
• Abbreviations (371)
• 1 Introduction (371)
• 2 Opportunities and Challenges of Scaling Net Zero Energy Buildings (372)
• 3 Roadmap for Net Zero Energy Building Implementation (Strategical for Nations) (378)
• 4 Action Plan for Net Zero Energy Building Planning and Design (Operational for Projects) (389)
• 5 Modeling as a Tool for Net Zero Energy Building Design (Tactical for Designers) (393)
• 6 Discussion (397)
• 7 Lesson Learned # 12 (400)
• References (400)
• Index (403)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Shady Attia is a Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Building Technology at the University of Liège, Belgium, where he leads the Sustainable Building Design Lab. Prof. Attia has worked as a design consultant on the design and construction of high-performance buildings, focusing on energy efficiency, lifecycle assessment, and carbon-neutral strategies. He is a LEED-accredited professional, a faculty member of the US Green Building Council, and an active member of ASHRAE, IBPSA, and PLEA. He also serves as a consultant for design teams across the European Union and the European Commission, advising on circularity and decarbonization of the EU building stock. As a member of the International Energy Agency's EBC Annex 89, he combines academic research with practical expertise, contributing to projects with organizations such as UNDP, USAID, and GIZ.