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Impact of building integrated photovoltaics on high rise office building in the Mediterranean
Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) presents a great opportunity for decreasing building energy demand and related CO2 emissions, specially in the refurbishment of old isolated high rise highly glazed office buildings.
Alba Ramos, Joaquim Romaní, Jaume Salom
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A review of the history of glass that dates back to the mid-2000 BC pursuant to the archaeological data suggests that the effects of the thermophysical properties of window glass on building energy performance could have been understood only over time ...
Alpay Akgüç, Şeniz Atik
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The building sector is among the most energy consumer with 42 %, it absorbs 44% of the total final energy consumption, the major part of housing, which currently exceeds eight (8) million homes, are "obsolete" in terms of energy efficiency, As a result ...
Nabil Meftah, Zine Labidine Mahri
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Characterization of flow rate and Heat Loss in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Duct System for Office Building [PDF]
A building is an assemblage that is firmly attached to the ground and provides the performance of human activities and need to be considered in the daily operation in that building.
Leman, A. M. +7 more
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Building Performance Simulation for Energy Rationalization
The building sector consumes more than one-third of the electricity produced in many countries, mainly due to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning practice. This estimation is even higher in countries geographically located in hot and arid regions.
Fakher Eldin M. Suliman
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The electricity sector foresees a significant change in the way energy is generated and distributed in the coming years. With the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources, smart algorithms can determine the difference about how and when energy ...
Paolo Taddeo +8 more
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Cool Roof Impact on Building Energy Need: The Role of Thermal Insulation with Varying Climate Conditions [PDF]
Cool roof effectiveness in improving building thermal-energy performance is affected by different variables. In particular, roof insulation level and climate conditions are key parameters influencing cool roofs benefits and whole building energy ...
Cabeza, Luisa F. +5 more
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Review and Analysis of Models for a European Digital Building Logbook
The concept of a Digital Building Logbook (DBL) was first introduced with the European strategy ‘Renovation Wave’. It is considered as one of two fundamental parts of which the Building Renovation Passport is composed: the DBL and a Renovation Roadmap ...
Marta Gómez-Gil +2 more
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Analysis of a residential building energy consumption as “base model” in Tripoli, Lebanon [PDF]
The interest in energy performance of buildings in Lebanon has increased in the last few years. Indeed, many organizations are evaluating the commercial buildings’ energy performance in order to increase the commercial sector energy efficiency.
Yathreb, S.
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Energy Performance Evaluation of Historical Building
Retrofitting measures in old buildings aimed at reducing energy usage have become important procedures meant to counteract the effects of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The aim of this study is to evaluate energy usage, thermal comfort, and
Arman Ameen +2 more
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