Integration of Energy Management and Efficiency System for Buildings With Zero Carbon Emissions: A Case of Study

Abstract

Hospitality institutions are significant consumers of water, electricity and gas resources. These resources may be scarce or critical in several locations. Authors have investigated strategies for efficient building operation, considering various energy carriers. Despite reported methods to enhance efficiency, nowadays they commonly have to be integrated into hotels from the design process through regular operation. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of sustainable architecture in hotel design to decrease resource usage without compromising the quality of services provided. The considered design process is based on using a structured methodology focused on a energy management system that guarantees an efficient use of resources. The present study also considers incorporating renewable energy sources for the nominal operation of the hotel to achieve a net-zero energy building classification. The design of the building resulted in the proposed architecture that can maintain a comfortable temperature range of $17^{\circ } C$ to $24^{\circ } C$ in the guest rooms throughout the year. The energy generated from the proposed photovoltaic, thermal solar systems and rainwater harvesting can guarantee a nearly negligible net consumption of these resources for the hotel.

Keywords

• Photovoltaic energy systems
• zero emission carbon building
• passive heating
• energy management and efficiency
• water management strategies