Benachir Nouhaila*
As a result of the impact of energy consumption, research on ultra-low energy, nearly zero-energy, and zero energy buildings has been conducted in Morocco. However, the design of the nearly zero-energy building is flexible; the traditional architectural design method is not fully applicable to nearly zero-energy buildings. The book proposed a performance-based design method based on overall energy consumption and progress for the nearly zero-energy building. The design process of the relevant cases was also analyzed. The factors of cold and heat sources, environment, and renewable energy were combined to make a comprehensive analysis to get the optimal scheme of the nearly zero-energy building in the case. In general, the performance-based design method has a certain guiding significance for the design of nearly zero-energy buildings and certainly promotes the expansion of the nearly zero-energy building industry. The study recommends prioritizing natural ventilation strategies and minimizing infiltration in building design and construction for building professionals, designers, and architects. It calls for regulatory authorities to revise building codes and regulations to better account for the effects of air infiltration and natural ventilation on energy performance. The research also encourages further investigation in the field of natural ventilation and infiltration to promote sustainable, energy-efficient, and bioclimatic building practices in the future.
Published Date: 2025-01-21; Received Date: 2023-09-02
