ZEMCH: Toward the Delivery of Zero Energy Mass Custom Homes

In this book, leading international experts explore the emerging concept of the zero energy mass custom home (ZEMCH) designed to meet the need for social, economic, and environmental sustainability and provide all of the knowledge required for the delivery of zero energy mass customized housing and community developments in developed and developing countries. The coverage is wide ranging, progressing from explanation of the meaning of sustainable development to discussion of challenges and trends in mass housing, the advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated methods of construction, and the concepts of mass customization, mass personalization, and inclusive design. A chapter on energy use will aid the reader in designing and retrofitting housing to reduce energy demand and/or improve energy enduse efficiency. Passive design strategies and active technologies (especially solar) are thoroughly reviewed. Application of the ZEMCH construction criteria to new buildings and refurbishment of old houses is explained and the methods and value of building performance simulation, analyzed. The concluding chapter presents examples of ZEMCH projects from around the world, with discussion of marketing strategy, design, quality assurance, and delivery challenges. The book will be invaluable as a training/teaching tool for both students and industry partners.

Explores the emerging ZEMCH concept, which fosters a new mindset regarding sustainable housing developments Describes new strategies for incorporation of personalization in the house-building industry Provides a package of interdisciplinary technical design and construction knowledge that will assist in delivery of sustainable homes in different climates Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

Sustainable development.- Mass housing.- Prefabrication.- Mass customisation.- Mass personalisation.- Inclusive design.- Energy use in housing.- Passive design.- Active systems.- Zero energy homes.- Building performance and simulation.- ZEMCH business operation in Japan. <p