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Evaluating moisture safety strategies in CLT buildings – predictions vs actual outcomes

Case Studies in Construction Materials
This study evaluated moisture safety strategies and construction practices in two non-residential CLT buildings through predictive analyses and on-site observations. The measured moisture content (MC) ranged from 9 %–18 % in the first building (excluding
Kristo Kalbe, Targo Kalamees
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Practical Implementation of the Indoor Environmental Quality Model for the Assessment of Nearly Zero Energy Single-Family Building

Buildings, 2019
The article presents a practical implementation of the indoor quality model. The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) model, including its essential elements (TCindex—thermal comfort, IAQindex—indoor air quality, ACcindex—acoustic comfort
Michał Piasecki
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Strategies to Advance the Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, and Indoor Environmental Quality in New Zealand's Sustainable Building Designs and Practices

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainable Building Designs and Practices (SBDPs) are increasingly important for reducing environmental impacts, conserving resources, and improving occupant well‐being. This study examines New Zealand building professionals' perceptions of the integration and performance of energy efficiency (EE), water efficiency (WE), and Indoor ...
Tharaya Poorisat, Itohan Esther Aigwi, Dat Tien Doan, Ali GhaffarianHoseini   +3 more
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Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector

Sustainable Development, Volume 34, Issue 3, Page 3229-3248, June 2026.
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales, Marta Mª. Domínguez‐Herrera, Rocío Peña‐Vázquez, Lilia Clara Alonso Gutiérrez   +3 more
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Operational Performance of a Small-Scale NZEB Office and Effective Utilization of Photovoltaic Surplus Power on Non-Business Days using Base Air-Conditioning [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) play a key role in achieving carbon neutrality in the commercial sector, and they are being promoted actively across many countries through development of comprehensive roadmaps, guidelines, and supportive policies ...
Fujiwara Ayane, Tanaka Hideki, Mizuta Shusaku, Furuta Terutake, Oba Fumiharu   +4 more
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Advanced Flame Retardant Strategies and Fire Performance Assessment for Safer Photovoltaics in Buildings: A Two‐Part Review

Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 16, 23 February 2026.
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into building structures introduces distinct fire risks with critical implications for occupant safety. This review examines the key fire hazards associated with PV implementation and explores mitigation strategies, including flame‐retardant additives.
Florian Ollagnon, Olaia Aurrekoetxea‐Arratibel, Emma Gottis, Heng‐Yu Li, Xabier Olano‐Azkune, Matthieu Despeisse, Antonin Faes, Christophe Ballif   +7 more
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The Role of Digital Twin Technology in Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A Systematic Literature Review

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 2, Page 1036-1066, February 2026.
Digital Twin (DT) technology enhances building energy efficiency by enabling continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational optimization within Building Energy Management Systems. Through real‐time data integration and simulation, DTs provide dynamic feedback loops that optimize performance, reduce operational costs, and improve ...
Suqi Wang, Congxiang Tian, Chao Zhou, Yihan Wu, Divine Senanu Ametefe, Dah John, Marvellous Agbeko Ametefe   +6 more
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How to achieve Nearly zero-energy buildings standard

Građevinar, 2020
The implementation of the Nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB) standard has enabled significant developments in the design and realisation of external building envelopes, which have the greatest influence on the quality of buildings in the sense of energy
Bojan Milovanović, Marina Bagarić
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Barriers to the Adoption of Energy‐Efficient Mortgages: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Globally, governments and policymakers are pursuing net‐zero carbon targets by 2050 through sustainable energy transitions and innovative financial instruments. One such underutilised tool is energy‐efficient mortgages (EEMs), despite their potential to support green building development and retrofit activities.
Afua Ampofowaa Ennin, Joshua Ayarkwa, Dickson Osei-Asibey, Peter Amoah, Safowaa Osei-Tutu, Renas Ayebono Atanga, Benjamin Baah, Olubayo Babatunde   +7 more
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Thermomodernization of a Residential Building to NZEB Level

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020
Abstract Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency introduces a zero-energy building standard, for which the energy balance per year is zero, i.e. the amount of energy obtained from
Ewa Kozak-Jagieła, Kusak, Grzegorz, Klich, Agnieszka, Mojkowska-Gawełczyk, Małgorzata   +3 more
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