Zero Energy Building design strategies in the hot and dry climate

Zahra Sharif Tehrani¹ Farzaneh Aliakbari²

1) University of Kashan, Department of Architectural Science, Kashan, Iran
2) Polytechnic University of Turin, Department of Architecture and Design, Turin, Italy

Publication : 2nd International Congress On Engineering, Technology and Innovation(eticong.com/2nd)
Abstract :
Energy consumption related to the building has a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, the conservation of energy resources and coexistence with climate conditions is one of the most important measures in architecture and urban engineering. This paper aims to investigate the various strategies for designing Zero Energy Buildings(ZEB) in the hot and dry climate. Based on the review of literature in this area it is established that solar, wind, geothermal energies and clean bioenergy are the main renewable energy sources for buildings. Also, Integration strategies of optimal cost, control and planning the combined systems of energy are of high importance to improve the overall performance of ZEB. Some good practices like energy simulation model and the costs obtained by Energy Plus simulation have been highlighted in this paper to achieve a very low energy design in new buildings with 90% saving in energy resources. The knowledge established in this paper would be helpful for researchers to undertake research in this area and could act as a good starting point for them.
Keywords : Energy resources Zero Energy Buildings Hot and dry climate Energy simulation model