Overview and future challenges of nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) design in Eastern Europe

Attia, Shady; Kurnitski, Jarek; Kosiński, Piotr; Borodiņecs, Anatolijs; Bélafi, Zsófia Deme; Kistelegdi, István; Krstić, Hrvoje; Moldovan, Macedon; Vişa, Ion; Mihailov, N.; Evstatiev, Boris; Banionis, Karolis; Čekon, Miroslav; Vilčeková, Silvia; Struhala, Karel; Brzoň, Roman; Laurent, Oriane

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112165

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“…Most studies found in the literature confirm the like hood of overheating risk increase and discomfort in households due to global warming [8,9]. The contemporary construction of highly insulation nearly-zero and net-zero energy buildings (nZEB and NZEB) across Europe results in periodic overheating in today's climate in Southern Europe [10], Eastern Europe [11], and even in Western and Northern Europe [12]. The Energy Performance of Energy Directive (EPBD) was strongly influenced by the Passive House Standard principles [13,14].…”

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“…Therefore, the study provides a valuable guide to developing the EPBD and a comprehensive list of recommendations and conclusions to address overheating in the regulations of the residential sector in Europe and Worldwide. [10,42], and comprises three main stages. Fig.…”

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“…The calculation approach allows adopting an adaptive thermal comfort approach based on CEN 16798; the cooling systems are sized with static thermal comfort requirements. Four major prescriptive requirements must be met in living rooms and bedrooms regardless of the simulation results: 1) the limitation of the WWR ≤ 0.4; 2) window-to-floor ratio ≤0.15; the presence of effective openable window as a fraction ≥0.1; 3) g-value and 4) WWR × g ≤0.2, for singlefamily [42].…”

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Analyzing the Interactions among Barriers to the Use of Solar Energy for Heating in Residential Buildings in Van, Türkiye

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In terms of environmental sustainability, the barriers—and interactions between these barriers—to the use of solar energy for active and passive heating in residential buildings stem from location-specific housing production patterns and the actors involved in these patterns. A clear definition of hierarchies and priorities between barriers helps managers set strategic priorities and action plans to find solutions. After the earthquake in Van in 2011, 6000 hectares of land were opened for new development, and research using the sampling method discovered that the most common type of housing production in the city is the build-to-sell housing production method. The actors involved in build-to-sell housing production are technical staff, local–central administrations, entrepreneurs, end users, landowners, financial companies, non-governmental organizations, and building inspection institutions. This article examines the barriers to the use of solar energy for active and passive heating purposes, the interactions between these barriers using ISM and MICMAC methods, and the build-to-sell housing production method and actors. Barriers were identified through a literature review and semi-structured interviews. The barriers were further categorized under eight main headings according to their subject matter. The hierarchies of barriers in creating problems and solutions were determined using ISM and MICMAC methods and the findings were interpreted. In the City of Van, with regard to the houses produced via the build-to-sell production method, the barriers against the use of solar energy for heating purposes in houses considering active and passive methods are ranked in order of priority in creating the problem and the solution. Barriers caused by political and administrative issues are ranked first; barriers caused by social awareness and end users are ranked second; barriers caused by social and sociological events are ranked third; barriers caused by laws and regulations are ranked fourth; barriers caused by the knowledge, skills, and awareness of designers are ranked fifth; barriers caused by deficiencies in technical issues are ranked sixth; and barriers caused by economic and financial issues are ranked seventh. Even though the barrier caused by the working mode of build-to-sell productions is the largest in creating the problem, it is the least effective barrier to solving the problem in the ISM hierarchical and MICMAC schemes. The research process is presented in the Methods section.

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Advancing Sustainable Energy: Exploring New Frontiers and Opportunities in the Green Transition

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The current global scenario underlines the urgency of addressing energy consumption and its environmental implications. Contemporary international strategies aim to foster public awareness and engagement in sustainable energy initiatives. The World Environment Protection Commission aspires to qualify for an equitable transition toward energy‐efficient technologies, strategic policies, and achieving net‐zero carbon emissions. The principal aspiration is to enhance community understanding of energy and environmental policies. Furthermore, a root cause analysis reveals that understanding the foundational factors, both internal and external, underpinning the attainment of these objectives is of paramount importance. This study investigates the comparative advantages of renewable energy over non‐renewable sources. It conducts a thorough analysis of various factors, encompassing energy sourcing, variables, challenges, technological progress, and the deployment of energy‐efficient systems. Utilizing a strategic approach and conducting pre‐ and post‐analysis data evaluations, it aims to promote the adoption of sustainable practices for a greener future. Emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and the effective implementation of policies, this research underscores the critical role of practical action in fostering energy sustainability and environmental preservation.

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Overview and future challenges of nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) design in Eastern Europe

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Overheating calculation methods, criteria, and indicators in European regulation for residential buildings

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