Proposal for zero energy housing designs in Jordan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22019945 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohammad S Albdour (0000-0002-2311-0611, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, corresponding author), Fadi Alhomaidat (0000-0001-6876-4945, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University), Mahmoud Alrsai (0000-0003-0259-9558, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University), Husam Alsanat (0000-0002-2993-4902, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University), Sleiman M M Al-Zaidyeen, Sleiman M Al-Zaidyeen (Al-Hussein Bin Talal University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Energy Sustainability and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2192-0567 • E-ISSN: 2192-0567 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s13705-024-00481-0 |
| OpenAlex | W4402128601 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 61 |
Achieving zero-energy targets in residential buildings is challenging due to improper energy design and the selection of energy-related systems. Moreover, the absence of benchmarks for zero-energy residential buildings, along with the scarcity of studies tailored to diverse climates and building characteristics, highlights the urgent need for further research. This study aimed to address these gaps by designing zero-energy buildings to suit diverse climate zones in Jordan, acting as benchmarks to enhance energy efficiency and promote renewable energy use in the residential sector. Energy simulation tools were employed to design and verify zero-energy systems. The energy use intensity (EUI) results from the IDA ICE tool were compared with the reported targets and OpenStudio tool outcomes, ensuring that deviations among the proposed designs within the same climate zone consistently remained within acceptable limits, averaging 2, 1, and 1 kWh/m2 year in 1B (very hot dry), 2B (hot dry), and 3B (warm dry), respectively. Additionally, an economic evaluation was conducted by comparing the cost estimates of a Jordanian code-compliant house and the most acceptable proposed zero-energy design. The proposed designs exhibited average EUI values of 64.4, 64, and 60 kWh/m2 in diverse climate zones. Outperforming typical Jordanian houses by 56%, 55%, and 60% in 1B, 2B, and 3B, respectively, these designs surpassed national and international benchmarks by at least 35%. Notably, the proposed zero-energy designs achieved substantial cost savings of 1938 USD, equivalent to 11 USD per square meter, throughout the construction phase. Considering Jordan’s ambitious energy strategy for 2030 and the significant energy consumption in the residential sector, the proposed zero-energy building designs play a crucial role in advancing the national transition towards zero-energy buildings. This study provides valuable insights by presenting precise designs, benchmarks, and a comprehensive guide tailored to Jordan’s distinctive building and climate characteristics with potential applications beyond its immediate context
Business · Economic system · Economics · Energy policy · Energy strategy · Environmental economics · Natural resource economics · Renewable energy · Sustainable Energy · Waste management · Zero emission · Building Energy and Comfort Optimization · Engineering · Facilities and Workplace Management · Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |