Low-carbon solutions for buildings are key for attaining climate targets globally, but
understanding the factors influencing their adoption remains lacking. Thus, we …

Historic, listed, or unlisted, buildings account for 30% of the European building stock. Since
they are complex systems of cultural, architectural, and identity value, they need particular …

Retrofitting historical buildings towards net zero energy building (NetZEB) in Northern
countries is facing some issues confirmed in the literature review of this study. Following a …

Decarbonizing the building sector by means of the smart interconnection of increasingly
efficient buildings is one of the European Union's goals in order to meet its climate and …

Low-emissivity (low-E) window films are designed to improve the thermal comfort and
energy performance of buildings. These films can be applied to different glazing systems …

The heterogeneity of historic buildings and environmental conditions, as well as the variety
of possible technical solutions, introduce great challenges to the decision-making process …

Historic buildings, often exempt from retrofits to preserve originality, require retrofitting due to
potential future climate-related indoor issues. For Modern Architecture constructions, there is …

Rapidly scaling up energy retrofit for existing buildings is critical to help meet climate targets.
Information is frequently identified as a key barrier to residential retrofit. This paper explores …

The construction industry in Europe significantly contributes to energy consumption and
carbon dioxide emissions, and this has prompted the European Union to issue directives for …

Building adaptation comprises a variety of construction actions that enhance current
condition and extend the life span of buildings. Architectural adaptation involves …