Designing net-zero energy buildings for the future climate, not for the past

Design optimization and optimal control of grid-connected and standalone nearly/net zero energy buildings

“…They found that the arid interior is the optimum climate zone for installing a PV/diesel hybrid power system in South Africa, based on the net present cost (NPC) of all simulations. Robert et al [63] investigated the role of climate change on the design of nZEB in two different locations. They also suggested that using individual years that present some variability while including the general trend of climate change is clearly a better option than rewinding a typical reference year representing the past climate.…”

Optimal power dispatch of a grid tied-battery-photovoltaic system supplying heat pump water heaters

“…Therefore, most countries are encouraging and implementing regulatory measures at national level [18] to achieve NZEBs. Most researchers [19], [20], [21] have provided various methodologies and approaches for calculation of NZEBs. These formulations and methodologies, however, lead to different interpretation of energy savings in the building.…”

Adaptation Strategies and Resilience to Climate Change of Historic Dwellings

“…The depletion of energy resources and the risk of global warming are calling for sustainable development in the building sector based on renewable energies and energy efficiency [2]. Most of the current research in this area is focused on extant cities [3] and their architecture [4] in order to evaluate their resilience for future scenarios through a holistic approach.…”