Contribution of the solar systems to the nZEB and ZEB design concept in Portugal: energy, economics and environmental life-cycle analysis [PDF]
, 2016 The recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive settle that by 2020 all new buildings should reach nearly zero energy levels (2018 for buildings owned or occupied by public authorities).
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EnergiesEnsuring 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.
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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 ConferencesMediterranean housing is increasingly shifting from a heating- to a cooling- dominated regime, making thermal comfort and energy efficiency central design challenges.
Badi Hossein +3 more
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Applying Renewable Energy Technologies in an Integrated Optimization Method for Residential Building’s Design [PDF]
, 2019 Designing a Zero Energy Building (ZEB) requires an optimal choice of the materials of a building envelope. Different material properties and window areas could be selected to generate a set of possibilities of the design of a building, being the demand
Aparicio Ruiz, Pablo +3 more
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Inclusion of window opening habits in a window model based on activity and occupancy patterns [PDF]
, 2019 The occupants’ window opening behaviour can have a substantial influence on the indoor climate and the energy use in low energy dwellings. In literature, most window opening models are based on outdoor and/or indoor climate variables.
Delghust, Marc +3 more
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Evaluating moisture safety strategies in CLT buildings – predictions vs actual outcomes
Case Studies in Construction MaterialsThis 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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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 ...
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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 +7 more
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Is the NZEB benchmarking approach suitable for assessing energy retrofit design? [PDF]
, 2013 Currently, many effort have been done to enable energy saving issues in building design and many definitions have been introduced for most performing constructions based on energy balance between energy demand and supply.
Beccali, M. +3 more
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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 ...
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