Just Released: Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks, and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation – 2nd Edition
I am very pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of my book with Elsevier (Butterworth-Heinemann, September 2025). This updated volume builds on the foundation of the first edition, taking a significant step forward in addressing the carbon challenges of today’s built environment.
Over the last decade, the conversation has shifted: net-zero energy buildings are no longer aspirational prototypes; they are becoming the new baseline in our collective effort to decarbonize. Yet, implementation remains complex. This book provides both a comprehensive framework and a practical roadmap to navigate this challenge.
🔑 What’s new in this edition?
- Expanded coverage of electrification and integration with smart, decarbonized energy grids
- Updated performance indicators and thresholds, aligned with the latest international standards
- Advanced methods for carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment, and materials evaluation
- A dedicated focus on occupants’ well-being and indoor environmental quality
- Real-world case studies from the New Buildings Institute’s Getting to Zero Database and international collaborations
- Actionable roadmaps for design, construction, and operation to meet the EU 2050 and China 2060 carbon neutrality goals
📚 Table of Contents Highlights:1️⃣ Introduction to NZEBs and market accelerators 2️⃣ Evolution of definitions and approaches 3️⃣ Performance indicators and thresholds 4️⃣ Integrative project delivery and team roles 5️⃣ Occupants’ well-being and IEQ 6️⃣ Materials and environmental impact assessment 7️⃣ Energy systems and loads operation 8️⃣ Smart decarbonized energy grids and upscaling 9️⃣ Construction quality and cost 🔟 Occupant behavior and performance assurance 1️⃣1️⃣ Case studies and lessons learned 1️⃣2️⃣ Roadmap for implementation
👉 Order the book here: Elsevier – Net Zero Energy Buildings, 2nd Edition https://shop.elsevier.com/books/net-zero-energy-buildings-nzeb/attia/978-0-443-34182-3
As we face a decisive decade for climate action, this book aims to support researchers, professionals, and policymakers in turning vision into practice.
💬 I would love to hear from you: What do you see as the biggest bottleneck to scaling net-zero energy buildings worldwide?
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