Abstract:
Energy crisis in Pakistan and economic slump along with increased global warming is
an eye opener for everyone to look for the alternate energy resources and to decrease
our dependency on electricity produced by fossil fuels. Although on international
level, lots of research has been carried out on energy efficient construction yet concept
of zero energy buildings is new in Pakistan. Our project depicts design of zero energy
house (ZEH) to create awareness among the people about this concept. Our project
deals with two major tasks. First, to discuss different techniques used in construction
to reduce the heating and cooling loads of a building and also discuss the renewable
resources available to fulfill energy demands of a building .Second, to by using
simulation software, analyze the data, options available and explore the most effective
and appropriate techniques to minimize cooling/heating loads of building.
