ZEMCH 2015 - International Conference Proceedings | Page 872

ZEMCH 2015, in its fourth year, is an annual
global interactive forum for intellectual
discussion on the problems and delights of
design, manufacturing and marketing
surrounding the delivery of low CO2 and
ultimately, Zero Energy Houses that are
customisable on a mass scale, either built or
under construction in developing and
developed countries.
The conference is covering topics involving
Mass Customisation and Sustainability in
the Built Environment.
This Conference Proceedings consist of many
informative and comprehensive scientific
abstracts and papers, which are featured as
oral presentations.
Therefore, it provides a good opportunity to
become familiar with the most recent research
in sustainable development.
The Proceedings covers many valuable studies
and 64 full-papers presented at the Parallel
Sessions over the entire conference.
The Congress was attended by speakers from
35 countries from all continents together with
the most representative authorities of the
Apulia Region and the professional world.
It is true to say that the interest in Zero-energy
homes/ buildings appears to be increasingly
over the years, due to the collaboration among
academics, professionals and construction
industries.
In this light ZEMCH Network worked together
with the Professional Associations (Architects
P.P.C. and Engineers) but also with the
representatives of the Apulian regional and
provincial territory: this experimental
co-organization formula was selected to reach
a wider sharing and participation among all
the parts involved in "governance" processes
and according to ZEMCH "mission".
On behalf of the organisers, we would like to
appreciate everyone who contributed to this
Proceedings.
Hasim Altan
Alberto La Tegola
Eliana de Nichilo