About the Journal

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.

ZeroBuild Journal only accepts and publishes articles submitted in ENGLISH language. The articles submitted in any other language will not be peer-reviewed.

The journal is published semiannually in January and July.

All articles must go through a peer-review process before being published.

ZeroBuild Journal does not charge any publication fee.

Please use the journal abbreviation ZBJ  to cite papers published in ZeroBuild Journal.

ZeroBuild Journal publishes 4 types of articles.

Research Articles: 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).

Reviews: 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).

Short Communications: 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. 

Case Studies: 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.

Announcements

ZeroBuild Journal Goes Global! | Call for Volunteers: Business Development, Partnerships & Outreach Department

2025-12-03

We are establishing a dedicated "Business Development, Partnerships & Outreach Department" to create a global web of knowledge. We are looking for ambitious young researchers (MSc, PhD candidates, or early-career academics) who want to be more than just spectators in the scientific world—we want those who are ready to build bridges.

Read more about ZeroBuild Journal Goes Global! | Call for Volunteers: Business Development, Partnerships & Outreach Department

Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): ZeroBuild Journal 04:01 (2026)
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We are pleased to present Volume 4, Issue 1, which brings together critical research focused on energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and advanced simulation methodologies within the built environment. This issue highlights the urgent transition toward smarter, more resilient cities and high-performance building standards.

The contributions in this issue range from infrastructural analysis to component-level optimization. Readers will find a comprehensive economic evaluation of smart ultrasonic gas meters, offering insights into the digitization of urban resource management. Further studies address the precision of building energy modeling through improved Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) datasets and explore the thermal enhancement of domestic hot water systems using Phase Change Materials (PCM).

Finally, two comparative studies critically examine the revised TS 825 standard. By evaluating it against Passive House criteria and analyzing various wall materials across diverse climate zones, these articles emphasize the necessity of moving from static calculations to dynamic simulations. Together, these works underscore the vital role of innovative technologies and rigorous standards in reducing carbon footprints and achieving energy targets.

Editor-in-Chief

Published: 2026-01-31

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