Research on an Energy-Saving Technology Framework Based on Building Climatic Zones Characteristics
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Research on an Energy-Saving Technology Framework Based on Building Climatic Zones Characteristics

Yufeng Wang 1*
1 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
*Corresponding author: 22101409d@connect.polyu.hk
Published on 11 November 2025
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ACE Vol.205
ISSN (Print): 2755-273X
ISSN (Online): 2755-2721
ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-521-9
ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-522-6
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Abstract

In response to the expectations for carbon neutrality and the demand for energy efficiency in the building sector, zero-energy and nearly zero-energy buildings have become key development pathways. This paper employs a literature review and case study analysis methodology. Based on the national standard GB 50178-93, "Standard for Building Climate Zoning," it investigates the application of passive, active, and renewable energy technologies tailored to the climatic characteristics and energy efficiency needs of five typical building climate zones. It proposes an integrated climate-adaptive technology framework that combines these three elements. The article further identifies current challenges in material performance and costs and offers recommendations. This study provides theoretical references and practical guidance for the deepening and large-scale promotion of energy-saving practices in Chinese architecture.

Keywords:

Building Energy Saving, Building Climatic Zones, Zero-energy Buildings, Passive Technologies, Active Technologies, Renewable Energy Systems

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Wang,Y. (2025). Research on an Energy-Saving Technology Framework Based on Building Climatic Zones Characteristics. Applied and Computational Engineering,205,63-69.

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[2]. Wang, Z. (2024). Review and prospect of ultra-low energy building research. Gas & Heat, (6), 1–7.

[3]. Attia, S., Kurnitski, J., Kosiński, P., Borodiņecs, A., Belafi, Z. D., István, K., ... & Laurent, O. (2022). Overview and future challenges of nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) design in Eastern Europe. Energy and buildings, 267, 112165.

[4]. Chen, P., & Sun, C. (2021). Evolution of the concept, overall strategy and technical framework of nearly zero energy buildings. Science & Technology Review, (13), 108–116.

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[6]. Feng, W., Zhang, Q., Ji, H., Wang, R., Zhou, N., Ye, Q., ... & Lau, S. S. Y. (2019). A review of net zero energy buildings in hot and humid climates: Experience learned from 34 case study buildings. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 114, 109303.

[7]. Thomas, W. D., & Duffy, J. J. (2013). Energy performance of net-zero and near net-zero energy homes in New England. Energy and Buildings, 67, 551-558.

[8]. Han, X. (2020). Quantitative relationship study of passive energy-saving parameters in high-rise residential buildings in regions with hot summer and cold winter [Master’s thesis, Hubei University of Technology].

[9]. Wu, J., & Ji, G. (2025). Application research on energy-saving insulation materials for green building exterior walls under low-carbon background. Residence, (01), 50–52.

[10]. Tian, Y. (2015). Discussion on the application of rock wool insulation and decoration integrated board in exterior wall insulation and decoration. Residential and Real Estate, (25), 178–179.

[11]. Sun, X., Xiang, H., & Xu, Z. (2014). Engineering application of TPA insulation and decorative finished board system on exterior walls. Construction Technology, (12), 72–73.

[12]. Li, J. (2015). Application of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks. Sichuan Building Science Research, (05), 104–105, 113.

[13]. Zhao, L., Lin, Y., & Huang, X. (2021). Review on the progress of passive building envelope research in China. Sichuan Building Science Research, (03), 85–91.

[14]. Li, S. (2018). Research on fresh air system with efficient purification and heat recovery [Master’s thesis, Jilin University of Architecture and Technology]

[15]. Tao, Y., Wei, Y., & Liu, L. (2025). Energy-saving performance analysis of fresh air systems based on heat recovery technology. Science & Technology Vision, (08), 13–16.

[16]. Singh, D., Chaudhary, R., & Karthick, A. (2021). Review on the progress of building-applied/integrated photovoltaic system. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(35), 47689-47724.

[17]. Skandalos, N., & Karamanis, D. (2021). An optimization approach to photovoltaic building integration towards low energy buildings in different climate zones. Applied Energy, 295, 117017.

[18]. Wang, Y., Chao, Q., Zhao, L., & Chang, R. (2022). Assessment of wind and photovoltaic power potential in China. Carbon Neutrality, 1(1), 15.

[19]. Luo, J., Zhang, Q., Liang, C., Wang, H., & Ma, X. (2023). An overview of the recent development of the Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system in China.  Renewable Energy, 210, 269-279.

[20]. Feng Heilongjiang. (2024, September 30). Green building developments in Heilongjiang. https: //hlj.ifeng.com/c/8dHKb292Xho

[21]. GBA Green Building Association. (2025, March 17). Nearly zero energy building standard. https: //www.gba.org.cn/h-nd-3205.html

[22]. Government of Shanghai. (2023, October 9). Government statements on green building policy.https: //www.gzw.sh.gov.cn/shgzw_zxzx_gqdt/20231009/8e218255aa8d4d76bb99e993af3791c3.html

[23]. Shenzhen Academy of Social Sciences. (2024, October 19). Academic article on sustainable architecture. http: //www.szass.com/skkx/skjx/content/post_1411471.html

[24]. Jiamusi Construction Design Institute. (2022, August 2). Rock wool application case. http: //www.jmkcsj.com/article.aspx?aid=334

[25]. Zhang, Q. (2018). Current application status and trends of rock wool materials for building exterior walls. Jiangxi Building Materials, (14), 3–4.

[26]. Zhang, H., Shao, B., Zhao, W., Ran, T., & Zeng, H. (2025). Review of energy-saving optimization of building envelopes based on CiteSpace. Building Energy Efficiency, 7, 158–166.

References

[1]. Lyu, Y., Xu, W., Zhang, S., Sun, D., & Hou, Y. (2024). Review on the recent progress of nearly zero energy building frontiers in China. Science China Technological Sciences, 67(9), 2620-2636.

[2]. Wang, Z. (2024). Review and prospect of ultra-low energy building research. Gas & Heat, (6), 1–7.

[3]. Attia, S., Kurnitski, J., Kosiński, P., Borodiņecs, A., Belafi, Z. D., István, K., ... & Laurent, O. (2022). Overview and future challenges of nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) design in Eastern Europe. Energy and buildings, 267, 112165.

[4]. Chen, P., & Sun, C. (2021). Evolution of the concept, overall strategy and technical framework of nearly zero energy buildings. Science & Technology Review, (13), 108–116.

[5]. Oh, J., Hong, T., Kim, H., An, J., Jeong, K., & Koo, C. (2017). Advanced strategies for net-zero energy building: Focused on the early phase and usage phase of a building’s life cycle. Sustainability, 9(12), 2272.

[6]. Feng, W., Zhang, Q., Ji, H., Wang, R., Zhou, N., Ye, Q., ... & Lau, S. S. Y. (2019). A review of net zero energy buildings in hot and humid climates: Experience learned from 34 case study buildings. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 114, 109303.

[7]. Thomas, W. D., & Duffy, J. J. (2013). Energy performance of net-zero and near net-zero energy homes in New England. Energy and Buildings, 67, 551-558.

[8]. Han, X. (2020). Quantitative relationship study of passive energy-saving parameters in high-rise residential buildings in regions with hot summer and cold winter [Master’s thesis, Hubei University of Technology].

[9]. Wu, J., & Ji, G. (2025). Application research on energy-saving insulation materials for green building exterior walls under low-carbon background. Residence, (01), 50–52.

[10]. Tian, Y. (2015). Discussion on the application of rock wool insulation and decoration integrated board in exterior wall insulation and decoration. Residential and Real Estate, (25), 178–179.

[11]. Sun, X., Xiang, H., & Xu, Z. (2014). Engineering application of TPA insulation and decorative finished board system on exterior walls. Construction Technology, (12), 72–73.

[12]. Li, J. (2015). Application of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks. Sichuan Building Science Research, (05), 104–105, 113.

[13]. Zhao, L., Lin, Y., & Huang, X. (2021). Review on the progress of passive building envelope research in China. Sichuan Building Science Research, (03), 85–91.

[14]. Li, S. (2018). Research on fresh air system with efficient purification and heat recovery [Master’s thesis, Jilin University of Architecture and Technology]

[15]. Tao, Y., Wei, Y., & Liu, L. (2025). Energy-saving performance analysis of fresh air systems based on heat recovery technology. Science & Technology Vision, (08), 13–16.

[16]. Singh, D., Chaudhary, R., & Karthick, A. (2021). Review on the progress of building-applied/integrated photovoltaic system. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(35), 47689-47724.

[17]. Skandalos, N., & Karamanis, D. (2021). An optimization approach to photovoltaic building integration towards low energy buildings in different climate zones. Applied Energy, 295, 117017.

[18]. Wang, Y., Chao, Q., Zhao, L., & Chang, R. (2022). Assessment of wind and photovoltaic power potential in China. Carbon Neutrality, 1(1), 15.

[19]. Luo, J., Zhang, Q., Liang, C., Wang, H., & Ma, X. (2023). An overview of the recent development of the Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system in China.  Renewable Energy, 210, 269-279.

[20]. Feng Heilongjiang. (2024, September 30). Green building developments in Heilongjiang. https: //hlj.ifeng.com/c/8dHKb292Xho

[21]. GBA Green Building Association. (2025, March 17). Nearly zero energy building standard. https: //www.gba.org.cn/h-nd-3205.html

[22]. Government of Shanghai. (2023, October 9). Government statements on green building policy.https: //www.gzw.sh.gov.cn/shgzw_zxzx_gqdt/20231009/8e218255aa8d4d76bb99e993af3791c3.html

[23]. Shenzhen Academy of Social Sciences. (2024, October 19). Academic article on sustainable architecture. http: //www.szass.com/skkx/skjx/content/post_1411471.html

[24]. Jiamusi Construction Design Institute. (2022, August 2). Rock wool application case. http: //www.jmkcsj.com/article.aspx?aid=334

[25]. Zhang, Q. (2018). Current application status and trends of rock wool materials for building exterior walls. Jiangxi Building Materials, (14), 3–4.

[26]. Zhang, H., Shao, B., Zhao, W., Ran, T., & Zeng, H. (2025). Review of energy-saving optimization of building envelopes based on CiteSpace. Building Energy Efficiency, 7, 158–166.

Cite this article

Wang,Y. (2025). Research on an Energy-Saving Technology Framework Based on Building Climatic Zones Characteristics. Applied and Computational Engineering,205,63-69.

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