Overview and future challenges of nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) design in Eastern Europe
Abstract The European Unions' ambition for the construction sector is to be carbon neutral
by 2030 for new construction. Since 2021, all new buildings in the EU should have been …
by 2030 for new construction. Since 2021, all new buildings in the EU should have been …
[HTML][HTML] Cost-related drivers and barriers of Passivhaus: A systematic literature review
Passivhaus (PH) has gained global recognition for its energy-efficient features despite a 5%
to 10% higher construction cost than traditional houses, especially within European …
to 10% higher construction cost than traditional houses, especially within European …
Estimating building cooling energy demand through the Cooling Degree Hours in a changing climate: A modeling study
The increasingly hot and long summers due to the climate change will cause a significant
increase in energy demand for cooling systems, especially in highly-densely populated …
increase in energy demand for cooling systems, especially in highly-densely populated …
CO-BENEFITS OF RESIDENTIAL RETROFITS: A REVIEW OF QUANTIFICATION AND MONETIZATION APPROACHES
Buildings must play a significant role in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Residential
retrofits are an important part of this, but they are not being implemented at the scale and …
retrofits are an important part of this, but they are not being implemented at the scale and …
A multi-level evaluation of bioclimatic design in Mediterranean climates
Y Elaouzy, A El Fadar - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Bioclimatic design strategies are an efficient architectural approach to improve thermal
comfort, save energy, and reduce buildings' carbon footprint. In this study, the effect of five …
comfort, save energy, and reduce buildings' carbon footprint. In this study, the effect of five …
[HTML][HTML] Demystifying natural gas distribution grid decommissioning: An open-source approach to local deep decarbonization of urban neighborhoods
S Zwickl-Bernhard, H Auer - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, deep decarbonization in an urban neighborhood in Vienna, Austria is
proposed focusing on decommissioning of the gas distribution grid for heat supply rather …
proposed focusing on decommissioning of the gas distribution grid for heat supply rather …
Türkiye's energy projection for 2050
In this study, Türkiye's energy projection has been evaluated based on four different
scenarios for 2050. Firstly, Türkiye's electricity production amount in 2050 has been …
scenarios for 2050. Firstly, Türkiye's electricity production amount in 2050 has been …
Improving indoor environmental quality in an affordable house by using a vegetated wall: A case study in subtropical Brazil
Indoor environmental quality of buildings, including thermal, acoustic, visual comfort, and air
quality, directly impacts the comfort, health, and productivity of occupants. However, in …
quality, directly impacts the comfort, health, and productivity of occupants. However, in …
Heating and Cooling Primary Energy Demand and CO2 Emissions: Lithuanian A+ Buildings and/in Different European Locations
K Valančius, M Grinevičiūtė, G Streckienė - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
National legal and political regulation in the field of energy efficiency is closely connected to
minimizing energy consumption in buildings. Within the framework of implementing Directive …
minimizing energy consumption in buildings. Within the framework of implementing Directive …
Electrification of the residential heat demand: An analysis of the power market potential to accommodate heat pumps
The share of renewables in the electric power generation is rapidly increasing and shifting
the buildings heating demand to electricity represents a sustainable solution to decrease the …
the buildings heating demand to electricity represents a sustainable solution to decrease the …