Energy efficient design principles and the minimisation of operational energy requirements
have been demonstrated in the refurbishment of a small existing residential building …

The majority of energy used in buildings has been traditionally linked to their operation
(heating, cooling, lighting, etc.). Much attention has been directed to assess and reduce this …

A comprehensive analysis of the energy demand of a building over its entire life, based on
actual operational energy data and a comprehensive analysis of both initial and recurring …

A comprehensive analysis of the energy demand of a building over its entire life, based on
actual operational energy data and a comprehensive analysis of both initial and recurring …

A holistic approach to low-energy building design is essential to ensure that any efficiency
improvement strategies provide a net energy benefit over the life of the building. Previous …

Energy use in the building sector is considered among major contributors of greenhouse
gas emissions and related environmental impacts. While striving to reduce the energy …

The building sector is responsible for significant energy demands. An understanding of
where this occurs across the building life cycle is critical for optimal targeting of energy …

Embodied energy savings, for example through recycling of energy intensive materials, can
be considered to be an alternate energy source. However, current embodied energy data …

Building energy performance benchmarking increases awareness and enables
stakeholders to make better informed decisions for designing, operating, and renovating …

Extensive focus on operational energy research has positively impacted both academia and
policymakers, facilitating new strategies that reduce the energy consumed by building …