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Cost optimal building renovation with a net zero energy target for the Portuguese single-family building stock built before 1960 [PDF]
, 2013 Cost Optimality and nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) are two fundamental concepts within the current European Union policy related to the energy performance of buildings and consequently related to climate change mitigation and non-renewable resources
Almeida, Manuela Guedes de +2 more
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How Vacancy of Dwellings Influences Energy Renovations of Multifamily Buildings
EnergiesThe European climate change mitigation agenda aims to decarbonise all buildings by 2050. However, many existing buildings may not remain operational by this time due to rapid urbanisation and population decline in various regions of Europe, potentially ...
Lauri Lihtmaa, Targo Kalamees
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Development of nearly zero energy buildings and application of cost optimum [PDF]
Business & IT, 2017 The article deals with the topic of nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) and cost-optimal level. The definition of nZEB comes from the European and national legislation.
Karasek, Jiri, Veleba, Jan
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Impact of an occupancy and activity based window use model on the prediction of the residential energy use and thermal comfort [PDF]
, 2019 The opening of windows can lead to high energy losses in wintertime, especially in nearly zero-energy buildings. But can reduce overheating significantly in summertime.
Delghust, Marc +3 more
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SustainabilityDealing with and maintaining high-quality standards in the design and construction phases is challenging, especially for on-site construction. Issues like improper implementation of building components and poor communication can widen the gap between ...
Emanuele Piaia +3 more
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Sustainability, 2022 Considering the comprehensive effect of building carbon emissions, cost savings is of great significance in nearly-zero-energy buildings (NZEBs). Previous research mostly focused on studying the impact of technical measures in pilot projects.
Yiting Kang +9 more
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Modeling Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas
Energies, 2020 The energy performance of buildings and energy-saving measures have been widely investigated in recent years. However, little attention has been paid to buildings located in rural areas.
Reza Khakian +5 more
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The nZEBs in the near Future: Overview of definitions and guidelines towards existing plans for increasing nZEBs [PDF]
, 2013 Zero-energy performance buildings have gained significant attention since the publication in 2010 of the recast of the EPBD recast which requires all new buildings to become nearly zero-energy by 2020.
Aelenei, Daniel +2 more
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Mixed medullary and papillary carcinoma of the thyroid: A case report [PDF]
, 2015 Buildings account for up to 40% of the total energy use in the world. Directives from the European Union have pointed out the significance of increasing the energy efficiency in buildings.
Kung, Fang-Ping, Chen, Chien-Chin
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, 2021 The regulations regarding energy savings in buildings in Spain have evolved in parallel with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). In addition to the requirements that must be met by both new and renovated buildings, the Basic Document on
L. M. López-Ochoa +3 more
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