Review of holistic research on NetZero Energy Homes : energy simulation, energy monitoring, and performance improvement

Hong Xian Li, M. Reza Hosseini, Peng Zhang, Mark Luther, Anthony Mils

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Abstract

![CDATA[A NetZero Energy Home (NZEH) is designed, modelled, and constructed to produce as much energy as it consumes on an annual basis, with the required energy generated from renewable energy resources. This paper reviews holistic research on NZEHs from the perspectives of energy simulation, energy monitoring, actual energy performance, and operation/design improvement. HOT2000, developed by Natural Resources Canada, is utilised as the tool to simulate the energy performance of NZEHs. Using multiple NZEHs as the case projects, sensor-based monitoring systems are developed to evaluate the actual energy performance of NZEHs, and the results are used to analyse the discrepancy among different NZEHs and to compare with the simulated results. Based on comprehensive analysis and comparison, operation and design strategies are proposed to improve the performance of NZEHs.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEngaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density: Proceedings of the 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), 28 Nov - 1 Dec 2018, Melbourne, Australia
PublisherArchitectural Science Association and RMIT University
Pages205-212
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780992383558
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventArchitectural Science Association. International Conference -
Duration: 28 Nov 2018 → …

Conference

ConferenceArchitectural Science Association. International Conference
Period28/11/18 → …

Keywords

  • sustainable buildings
  • architecture and energy conservation

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