Zero-energy space design strategies to reduce carbon footprint

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Decor Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Abstract

abstract:

Recently, with the exacerbation of the climate change crisis and the problem of energy resulting from a lack of non-renewable resources, many problems related to greenhouse gas emissions have emerged. An interior that suits the comfort and well-being of the individual and within the framework of Egypt’s interest and hosting of the World Climate Summit COP27 November 2022 and in order to achieve the sustainable development goals and Egypt’s vision 2030 to achieve a low carbon city. This article discusses the possible solutions from different design strategies to reach a zero-energy interior space, and the main goal is to promote the space and its ability to improve the interior and provide solutions to rationalize the consumption of energy and resources, by choosing design materials from natural sources to improve the quality of the indoor climate in addition to achieving energy efficiency And productivity, this article takes a step in clarifying the concepts of zero-energy space design by reviewing how passive design systems, green architecture design and shading systems can be used, which is the current trend in order to achieve space adequacy measures and through the use of solar energy production technologies and systems that provide efficiency for interior architecture and thus Achieving the required balance for the zero-energy space, down to a review and analysis of the design elements of a zero-energy building as a reference design for a case study and comparing them with the design elements and design strategies of the zero-energy interior space to achieve sustainability standards and reduce the carbon footprint.

Keywords

Main Subjects