Abstract: The concept of net zero energy building (NZEB) is relatively new, but its deployment in building design construction practice is occurring quickly, with many countries now promising to make it mandatory for new constructions in a few years. It is therefore important to determine the relationship between research and NZEBs, in a context in which the research questions regarding NZEBs may not be obvious. This chapter discusses the recent progress in NZEB research and practice, dividing the analysis into the following sections: definition of the c...
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Architectural engineering