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From nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) to positive energy buildings (PEB): The next challenge-The most recent European trends with some notes on the energy analysis of a forerunner PEB example

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Magrini, Anna, Lentini, Giorgia, Cuman, Sara, Bodrato, Alberto, Marenco, Ludovica·2020·Developments in the Built Environment
DOI 10.1016/j.dibe.2020.100019
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The European energy policies introduced the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) objective (Directive, 2010/31/EU and 2018/844/UE) to stimulate the energy transition of the construction sector. EU programs, specifically “Horizon 2020”, promote the NZEB design and also its evolution, namely the Positive Energy Building (PEB) model. Based on the most recent developments, a critical review of the main actions of the European Union towards the development of the NZEB and PEB design models has been conducted. Some considerations on advanced materials and technologies (PCM, VIP, smart glass, integrated photovoltaic systems) have also been added. Finally, a case study is presented (single-family residential NZEB) to show how a careful and integrated design of the building envelope and systems not only allows to obtain an almost total coverage of the energy consumption by renewable sources, but also to generate an energy surplus that could be shared with urban grids (PEB potential).

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Magrini, A., Lentini, G., Cuman, S., Bodrato, A., & Marenco, L.
Affiliations
University of Pavia (IT)
Corresponding author
Magrini, Anna
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Developments in the Built Environment
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-08
Volume
3
Pages
100019
ISSN
2666-1659 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.dibe.2020.100019
OpenAlex
W3036955727
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214
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Funders
European Commission
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Building energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
Keywords
nearly zero energy buildings, positive energy buildings, EU energy policy, Directive 2010/31/EU, building envelope design, phase change materials, vacuum insulation panels, smart glasses, single-family buildings, energy analysis

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