Developing “zero energy” buildings to effectively implement the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to responding to climate change

Abstract

According to the Report of the Ministry of Construction, currently, the energy used in construction projects accounts for nearly 35% of the country's total energy. Therefore, the development of "Zero Energy Building" (ZEB) with design, construction and operation that meets the criteria and standards of economically and efficiently use of energy will contribute to reducing emissions into the environment and fulfilling the commitment of Vietnam to reach net zero emission by 2050. The article presents an overview of the ZEB, criteria, technical solutions and experience in developing ZEBs in Japan, basing on that, we would like to make recommendations on developing ZEBs in Vietnam to respond to climate change in the current period.