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NEARLY ZERO-ENERGY BUILDING [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Modern Construction Methods
  • Renewable Energy
CONT

Nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) have very high energy performance. The low amount of energy that these buildings require comes mostly from renewable sources.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Procédés de construction modernes
  • Énergies renouvelables
CONT

[…] les bâtiments qui consomment un peu plus d'énergie qu'ils n'en produisent sont appelés «bâtiments à quasi zéro énergie (Q-ZEN)» […]

Spanish

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