{"product_id":"net-zero-energy-buildings-9783920034805","title":"Net zero energy buildings","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=iso-8859-1\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"generator\" content=\"mshtml 8.00.6001.23501\"\u003e\"Net zero energy buildings, equilibrium buildings or carbon neutral cities – depending on location and the reasons for making the calculation, the numbers are run differently. The variety of terms in use indicates that a scientific method is still lacking – which is a problem not just in regard to international communication, but also with respect to planning processes as a response to energy challenges. The clarification and meaning of the most important terms in use is extremely important for their implementation. Since October 2008, a panel of experts from an international energy agency has concerned itself with these topics as part of a project entitled “Towards Net Zero Energy Solar Buildings”. The objective is to analyse exemplary buildings that are near a zero-energy balance in order to develop methods and tools for the planning, design and operation of such buildings. The results are documented in this publication: In addition to the presentation of selected projects, it is not just architectural showcase projects that are shown – the focus is on relaying knowledge and experience gained by planners and builders. Even if many questions remain unanswered: Project examples that have already been implemented prove on a practical basis that the objective of a zero energy balance is already possible today.\"","brand":"Karsten Voss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48279231463675,"sku":"9783920034805","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9783920034805.jpg?v=1772490713","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/net-zero-energy-buildings-9783920034805","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}