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Design of net zero energy phygital office building - A Future prospective study
Swetha Kuna1*
,
Michael Brazley2
1Master of Architecture, School of Architecture, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA
2Associate Professor, Ph.D, School of Architecture, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA
*Corresponding Author
30 June 2024. pp. 198-211
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Abstract

There is a growing concern about the rising energy crisis and climatic change. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the increasing number of office buildings hosting numerous employees significantly contributes to energy consumption. With the awareness about sustainability and advancement in green innovations, the building sector is being driven considerably towards energy-efficient design strategies and reducing the carbon footprint. The concept of a Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB), which produces as much energy as it uses over a year, has evolved from research to reality. The present study aims at a sustainable design approach with careful attention to the building site and layout, building envelope, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), ultimately reaching the net-zero energy goal. The research also utilizes the strategies of a phygital office, connecting physical and digital working environments that provide a flexible and interactive experience for the employees. The expected outcome is the design of a Net Zero-Energy Phygital Office Building, paving a new path for a sustainable environment.

Keywords
design approach
NZEB
phygital
HVAC
energy consumption
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  • Publisher :Sustainable Building Research Center (ERC) Innovative Durable Building and Infrastructure Research Center
  • Publisher(Ko) :건설구조물 내구성혁신 연구센터
  • Journal Title :International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
  • Volume : 15
  • No :2
  • Pages :198-211
  • Received Date : 2024-04-16
  • Accepted Date : 2024-06-07
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20240015
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