nZEB buildings, analysis of the research trend


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https://doi.org/10.22517/23447214.24795

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Sustainable Development, Efficiency, NZEB, Energy Performance, Research Trends.

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In this paper, the research trend in relation to the NZEB buildings is explored, through the analysis of selected scientific articles published in 11 journals collected in chronological order from 2014 to 2020. The analysis is carried out on the basis and terms of annual investigative publications of the documents in relation to the NZEB, such as contributions made by countries, institutions, authors, and research topics covered. The study carried out uses a document review methodology. The analysis reveals a growing interest in energy efficiency research in recent times, implying that the importance that the construction industry attaches to NZEB in consequences of global warming and accelerating environmental problems. The findings also indicate that, during the period studied, researchers in developed economy areas such as the US and Italy contributed higher rates to promoting research on NZEB. Developing countries like China also went to great lengths to promote research. Research topics covered tend to focus on studies completed with NZEB project delivery and development, building rehabilitation, energy performance, and advanced technologies applied for energy improvement in buildings. This research provides a valuable platform for industry professionals and researchers to understand NZEB construction research trends and developments, including their applicability and their future research and contributions to the topic.

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Brayan Eduardo Tarazona Romero, Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander

Brayan Eduardo Tarazona Romero. was born in Floridablanca, Santander, on August 21, 1992. Electromechanical technologist of the Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander, Colombia in 2013. Ingeniero Electromecánico de las Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander, Colombia en el año 2015. Master in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency from the Open University of Madrid, Spain in 2018 and PhD in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Engineering and Architecture from the University of the Basque Country EHU-UPV, Spain. Professor of the Technological Units of Santander, attached to the Coordination of Electromechanics, the seedbed Technological Evolution EVOTEC and the Research Group in Energy Systems, Automation and Control GISEAC

Camilo Leonardo Sandoval Rodriguez, Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander

Camilo L. Sandoval R. Was born in Bucaramanga, Santander, on July 24, 1977. Electronic Engineer from the Industrial University of Santander, Master in Electronic Engineering from the Industrial University of Santander and PhD in electronics and communications from the University of the Basque Country EHU-UPV, Spain. Professor of the Technological Units of Santander, attached to the Coordination of Electromechanics and director of the Research Group on Energy Systems, Automation and Control GISEAC.

Arly Dario Rincon Quintero

Arly Darío Rincón Quintero was born in Aguachica, Cesar, Colombia in 1982. He received the degree in mechanical engineering from Francisco de Paula Santander University, Colombia, in 2005 and the degree Master in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability from the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Bilbao, España, in 2013. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Energy efficiency and sustainability in engineering and architecture with Basque Country UPV/EHU, Bilbao, España. He is a senior researcher before MinCiencias, Colombia associate professor at the Unidades Tecnologicas de Santander, in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering. ORCID

Jessica Gissella Maradey Lozano

Jessica Gissella Maradey L. was born in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. She is a Mechanical Engineer, Master in Engineering with emphasis in Quality Systems and Productivity, Master in Mechanical Engineering and Ph.D student in Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga. Certified Vibration Analyst ISO Category I. Member of RELIEVE (Red Latinoamericana de Investigación en Energía y Vehículos). Her areas of interest are: energy and vehicles; dynamics, vibration and control; structural health. ASME and SAE Member. Researcher at Control and Mechatronics Research Group (GYCIM) by Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga and Dynamic, Control and Robotic Research Group (DiCBoT) by Universidad Industrial de Santander.  8 years automotive industry experience. Associate Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Program at Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga.

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Tarazona Romero, B. E., Sandoval Rodriguez, C. L., Rincon Quintero, A. D., Villabona, J. A. ., & Maradey Lozano, J. G. (2023). nZEB buildings, analysis of the research trend . Scientia Et Technica, 28(03). https://doi.org/10.22517/23447214.24795

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