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Multi-Criteria Optimisation of an Experimental Complex of Single-Family Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings

Energies, 2020
The Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings has introduced the standard of “nearly zero-energy buildings” (NZEBs). European requirements place the obligation to reduce energy consumption on all European Union Member States,
Małgorzata Fedorczak-Cisak, Anna Kotowicz, Elżbieta Radziszewska-Zielina, Bartłomiej Sroka, Tadeusz Tatara, Krzysztof Barnaś   +5 more
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Ventilation Strategies for Deep Energy Renovations of High-Rise Apartment Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Implementation Challenges

Energies
Ensuring proper indoor air quality in high-rise apartment buildings is a crucial challenge, particularly when upgrading ventilation systems during deep energy renovation of existing buildings.
Anti Hamburg, Ülar Palmiste, Alo Mikola, Targo Kalamees   +3 more
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Energy Evaluation of an Innovative Passive Building Using a Red Clay, Limestone, and Lime Composite for Mediterranean Regions [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Mediterranean housing is increasingly shifting from a heating- to a cooling- dominated regime, making thermal comfort and energy efficiency central design challenges.
Badi Hossein, Azizi Zakaria, Zkhnini Samira, El Aouadi Ibrahim   +3 more
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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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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
wiley   +1 more source

From nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) to positive energy buildings (PEB): The next challenge - The most recent European trends with some notes on the energy analysis of a forerunner PEB example

Developments in the Built Environment, 2020
The European energy policies introduced the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) objective (Directive, 2010/31/EU and 2018/844/UE) to stimulate the energy transition of the construction sector.
Anna Magrini, Giorgia Lentini, Sara Cuman, Alberto Bodrato, Ludovica Marenco   +4 more
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A review of net zero energy buildings in hot and humid climates: Experience learned from 34 case study buildings [PDF]

, 2019
Sustainable development in the building sector requires the integration of energy efficiency and renewable energy utilization in buildings. In recent years, the concept of net zero energy buildings (NZEBs) has become a potential plausible solution to ...
Feng, W, Hao, B, Ji, H, Lau, SSY, Li, Y, Luo, D, Wang, R, Ye, Q, Zhang, Q, Zhou, N   +9 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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Application of Deep Neural Networks for Leakage Airflow Rate Estimation From Three‐Dimensional Thermal Patterns

Indoor Air, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The employment of deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) signifies a substantial progression in the domain of image analysis. The application of this method is particularly suitable when the image set represents a spatial structure and predictive analysis can only be performed using Gaussian processes, which are computationally complex.
Diego Tamayo-Alonso, Irene Poza-Casado, Alberto Meiss, Praveen Barmavatu   +3 more
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Experimental Nearly Zero Energy Building with Green Technology – Renovation Pilot through Passive House Expertise [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2019
The paper presents the preliminary planning of a demonstration pilot for exemplary renovation of an existing building (“Solar House 1 – Campina”) towards nZEB level using Passive House principles and technologies.
Petran Horia, Varga Szabolcs, Fogas Noémi   +2 more
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