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Designing a Near-Zero Energy Building integrated with Waste to Energy System

Project Type: Self-Initiated

Project Description

Buildings consume significant energy throughout their lifecycle, with restaurants among the highest consumers in the commercial sector. The global rise in restaurant numbers highlights the urgency for energy-efficient solutions, such as converting them into near-zero energy buildings (NZEBs) powered by renewable sources. Restaurants also produce large amounts of organic waste, which, when incinerated or landfilled, harms the environment through methane emissions and pollution. Integrating waste-to-energy (WTE) systems in restaurants can reduce environmental impact and support their transition to NZEBs.