ZeroBuild Journal
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<p>ZeroBuild Journal aims to create a forum on zero-energy buildings for industry professionals, academics, and students. The ZeroBuild Journal accepts scientific studies on innovative, up-to-date, and publication-worthy topics among industry-academy-sector professionals.</p> <p>ZeroBuild Journal <strong>only</strong> accepts and publishes articles submitted in <strong>ENGLISH language</strong>. The articles submitted in any other language will not be peer-reviewed.</p> <p>The journal is published semiannually in January and July.</p> <p>All articles must go through a peer-review process before being published.</p> <p>ZeroBuild Journal <strong>does not charge any publication fee.</strong></p> <p>Please use the journal abbreviation ZBJ to cite papers published in ZeroBuild Journal.</p> <p>ZeroBuild Journal publishes 4 types of articles.</p> <p><strong>Research Articles:</strong> The results of novel scientific theoretical or practical research should be reported in a Research Article. The papers must contribute to scientific and practical theory and practice. Original research articles should not exceed 5000 words (excluding Abstracts, Tables, and References).</p> <p><strong>Reviews: </strong>This type of article concludes with a long list of references that includes all of the important papers and studies in the field. Authors should present novel tables and novel figures in a Result and Discussion section for the review article. Review papers should not exceed 8000 words (excluding Abstract, Tables, and References).</p> <p><strong>Short Communications:</strong> Short Communication is an un-subdivided short article limited to 3000 words. The paper should include an abstract, the main body, and references. There should be no more than six figures or tables in it. </p> <p><strong>Case Studies:</strong> a detailed analysis of a particular situation or problem, usually in a specific industry or field. A case study is accepted as a valuable way to share expertise and provide helpful information to the field.</p>Sustainable and Zero Energy Built Environment Initiationen-USZeroBuild Journal2980-0048Developing Strategy Framework for the Sustainable Reconstruction of the Ukrainian Building Stock: A Literature Review and Proposal
https://journal.zerobuild.org/index.php/zb/article/view/41
<p>This paper highlights the impact of the war in Ukraine on various sectors, including agriculture, energy, education, the environment, and especially the building sector. The objective of the study is to propose a viable basic framework strategy for achieving sustainable reconstruction in Ukraine by reviewing existing literature. This research highlights the lack of studies specifically addressing the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine's building stock. To bridge this gap, it draws insights from studies on broader reconstruction topics and recovery efforts following various types of hazards. Papers outside the 'science and engineering' field were excluded, and the remaining papers were reviewed. Despite extensive literature on post-war reconstruction in various sectors, a specific strategy for the reconstruction of the building stock in Ukraine has not yet been described. Therefore, the scope of the investigation was expanded to include studies on reconstruction strategies following disasters. This study introduces a general, sustainable, and basic strategy for reconstruction. The proposed strategy considers Gradual, Regional, and Typological dimensions. As a result, the proposed strategy may be applied to any kind of disaster.</p>Umit UnverNika TrubinaAntonín LupíšekPetr HajekJan Tywoniak
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2025-04-182025-04-18302417010.5281/zenodo.15211663Towards Zero Energy Healthcare Facilities: A Proposal to Reduce Operating Room-Based Energy Demand
https://journal.zerobuild.org/index.php/zb/article/view/44
<p>The concept of zero-energy healthcare facilities represents a crucial strategy in mitigating global warming and combating climate change. This study proposes a method to reduce energy consumption specifically by optimizing the operation of ventilation systems in hospital operating rooms. The primary focus is to evaluate the impact of lowering the airflow rate during non-use hours (referred to as night mode) on cooling energy consumption. Using actual hourly usage data, night mode hours were defined as 20:00 to 08:00. For Izmir province, analysis showed that implementing a 50% reduction in airflow rate during these hours could lead to an electricity savings of 11.3%, equivalent to 803.3 kWh, during the cooling season in a single operating room. These findings demonstrate a significant opportunity to improve energy efficiency in hospital settings by adjusting ventilation system operation according to room usage, contributing to the broader goal of zero-energy healthcare facilities and environmental sustainability.</p>Can CoskunZuhal OktayVeysel Tuna ŞabaEray AçıkalınYağız Fırat ErdumanEnes BörekçiCansu BaşaranAhmet Şen
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2025-07-032025-07-03302718410.5281/zenodo.15781980Environmental Impact Assessment in The Selection of Sustainable Building Materials
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<h3>This study examines the use of sustainable building materials within the construction sector from a multidimensional perspective. As environmental threats intensify and natural resources become scarcer, sustainable materials are no longer a choice but a necessity. The study evaluates the environmental impacts of these materials throughout their life cycle and assesses their economic viability and social contributions. It also identifies key challenges to their adoption and proposes actionable solutions. The findings demonstrate that sustainable materials are not only environmentally friendly but also economically viable and socially beneficial. These materials serve as a fundamental element in shaping a future-oriented building paradigm and play a crucial role in achieving global sustainability goals.</h3>Mihriban SARIFatma Erdogan
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2025-07-262025-07-263028510410.5281/zenodo.16447143