Architecture Engineers Award

  The transition toward Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEBs) is a key pathway to achieving sustainable development goals and reducing building-sector emissions. However, comparing NZEB performance remains challenging due to variations in climatic conditions, calculation methodologies, and primary energy factors. This study introduces a systematic benchmarking framework to evaluate NZEB performance through standardized simulation and normalization approaches aligned with Commission recommendations. Comparative Framework for NZEB Assessment Assessing NZEB performance across different contexts requires a harmonized methodological foundation. The research employs comparative analysis across residential and office building typologies to examine differences in thermal performance, primary energy use, and renewable integration levels. By applying correction factors for climatic variation, the study enhances comparability and consistency in evaluating building energy performance. Metho...

  The integration of solar-hydrogen and wind-hydrogen power plants into the global energy framework has emerged as a vital solution for sustainable development. As the efficiency of electrolyzers and fuel cells continues to improve, the potential for hydrogen as a clean and autonomous energy carrier becomes increasingly significant. Reports by the International Energy Agency highlight the accelerating momentum in hydrogen-related policies and projects, underlining its role as a cornerstone of future energy systems. In this context, the study of thermal hybrid solar collectors offers an innovative path to enhance renewable energy generation, especially in regions with high solar potential, such as Siberia. Hydrogen Energy in the Context of Global Sustainability Hydrogen is gaining unprecedented attention for its role in decarbonizing the energy sector. The use of solar-hydrogen and wind-hydrogen systems offers the advantage of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring stab...