[HTML][HTML] nZEB: bridging the gap between design forecast and actual performance data
The nZEB objectives have raised the standard of building performance and changed the
way in which buildings are designed and used. Although energy dynamic simulation tools …
way in which buildings are designed and used. Although energy dynamic simulation tools …
Coupling energy systems with lightweight structures for a net plus energy building
Future buildings will require significant performance improvements to adhere to greenhouse
gas mitigation strategies. One method is to consider building components as multifunctional …
gas mitigation strategies. One method is to consider building components as multifunctional …
Optimization of building energy performance by means of multi-scale analysis–Lessons learned from case studies
L Tronchin, M Manfren, LC Tagliabue - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2016 - Elsevier
The sustainability of the built environment largely depends on its energy and environmental
performances. The overall objective, across the different phases of the building life cycle, is …
performances. The overall objective, across the different phases of the building life cycle, is …
Linking design and operation phase energy performance analysis through regression-based approaches
The reduction of energy usage and environmental impact of the built environment and
construction industry is crucial for sustainability on a global scale. We are working towards …
construction industry is crucial for sustainability on a global scale. We are working towards …
Optimal balance between heating, cooling and environmental impacts: A method for appropriate assessment of building envelope's U-value
In Europe, the recent application of regulations oriented to zero-energy buildings and
climate neutrality in 2050 has led to a reduction in energy consumption for heating and …
climate neutrality in 2050 has led to a reduction in energy consumption for heating and …
Parametric performance analysis and energy model calibration workflow integration—A scalable approach for buildings
High efficiency paradigms and rigorous normative standards for new and existing buildings
are fundamental components of sustainability and energy transitions strategies today …
are fundamental components of sustainability and energy transitions strategies today …
Is a self-sufficient building energy efficient? Lesson learned from a case study in Mediterranean climate
In this paper, the energy performance of an energy self-sufficient residential building,
located in the outskirt of L'Aquila city, in central Italy, is presented. The aim of this study is to …
located in the outskirt of L'Aquila city, in central Italy, is presented. The aim of this study is to …
On the influence of thermal mass and natural ventilation on overheating risk in offices
A Brambilla, J Bonvin, F Flourentzou, T Jusselme - Buildings, 2018 - mdpi.com
Free cooling strategies are gaining importance in design practice due to the increased risk
of overheating in well-insulated buildings with high internal loads such as offices. The state …
of overheating in well-insulated buildings with high internal loads such as offices. The state …
Annual heating energy requirements of office buildings in a European climate
The concept of implementing energy savings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has
become a key element of energy policies of any industrialized country. In the civil sector and …
become a key element of energy policies of any industrialized country. In the civil sector and …
Transdisciplinarity in energy retrofit. A Conceptual Framework
This study explores the role of Energy Retrofit (ER) in Low Carbon Transition (LCT). The
literature recognises the need to move towards a transdisciplinary approach in ER, which …
literature recognises the need to move towards a transdisciplinary approach in ER, which …