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Analysis Study Research Paper | Architecture and Planning | Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026 | Pages: 473 - 477 | India
Transitioning From Net Zero Energy to Net Zero Carbon Buildings: Integrated Design Strategies, Embodied Carbon Assessment, and Global Case Studies
Abstract: The built environment accounts for approximately 40% of global CO? emissions, prompting a shift from Net Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs) to Net Zero Carbon Buildings (nZCBs). While nZEBs aim to balance operational energy use through efficiency and renewable, nZCBs address total life-cycle carbon emissions, including embodied carbon. This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of global efforts between 2013 and 2024, integrating architectural strategies, life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools, and climate-responsive case studies from India, Turkey, and Australia. It proposes a unified framework to bridge the gap between energy neutrality and full carbon neutrality, emphasizing the role of passive design, digital tools, and policy alignment in realizing sustainable building futures.
Keywords: Net Zero Energy Buildings =nZEB, Net Zero Carbon Buildings =nZCB, Life Cycle Assessment = LCA
How to Cite?: Shreya D, "Transitioning From Net Zero Energy to Net Zero Carbon Buildings: Integrated Design Strategies, Embodied Carbon Assessment, and Global Case Studies", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 473-477, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26106080236, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26106080236