The global interest in nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) has led to their establishment as
mandatory building objectives in Europe for all new constructions starting in 2021. The …

Protected agricultural system such as a greenhouse cultivation is increasingly replacing
traditional farming systems. Nonetheless, high energy demand in greenhouse farming …

The main goal of this research is to assess the thermal comfort quality in residential and non-
residential buildings, and its relationship with the corresponding energy and economic …

Among the aspects with major impacts on the energy and environmental performance of a
building, the thermal insulation of the opaque elements of its envelope stands out. This work …

Despite efforts to mitigate climate change, annual greenhouse gas emissions continue to
rise, which may lead to the global warming of our planet. Buildings' thermal energy needs …

A resource-based city is a type of city characterized by the exploitation and processing of
natural resources as the leading industry in the region. Such cities provide essential …

In the energy-saving retrofit of existing buildings, investors are particularly concerned about
the energy-saving performance of exterior windows and the payback period of additional …

Recent research studies estimate that windows are responsible for the highest energy use in
the building and residential sectors. In this context, optimization of the window design for …

This study assesses the level of indoor thermal comfort in buildings located in a temperate
climate and its relationship with the energy needs of heating and of cooling, of energy …

High-quality Baukultur (HQB) is a concept that stresses the quality of the built environment
as well as the processes that lead to its creation. We provide the first systematic and …