High energy consumption is a critical problem that governments are trying to overcome. The
concept of Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) has recently emerged as one of the solutions …

The operation of buildings accounts for approximately 40% of global energy consumption
and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions. Retrofitting existing buildings has become essential …

In the context of sustainable development, energy-saving renovation of existing buildings
can not only effectively reduce energy consumption but also improvement the residential …

The building envelope modification in terms of insulation material, glass material,
orientation, window to wall ratio (WWR), reflective coating, etc., is vital to control the heat …

Global warming will seriously affect buildings, and the Montenegrin building stock is no
exception. Since the country is one of the most inefficient energy users in Europe, improving …

This paper aims to develop long-term adaptation strategies for the existing Canadian school
buildings under extreme current and future climates using a developed methodology based …

Increasing the energy efficiency of existing buildings is the major strategy to reach carbon
neutral targets, given that the building sector is a major emitter. In particular, one major part …

In a context of massive renovation of residential buildings, stakeholders need decision-
support models based on knowledge of the current building stock and accurate simulation of …

Climate change impacts the entire planet, and its effects are particularly evident in urban
areas. Northern cities in Brazil experience a hot and humid climate, which poses a …

Developing appropriate building retrofit strategies is a challenging task. This case study
presents a multi-criteria decision-supporting method that suggests optimal solutions and …