Unlike burning fossil fuels, energy generated through wind and solar cannot be
synchronised to demand. To capture surplus energy generated by renewable sources …

In recent decades, the issue of building energy usage has become increasingly significant,
and U-values for building envelopes have been key parameters in predicting building …

The construction industry (and buildings) is one of the largest energy consuming and CO 2
emitting sectors in the world. To counter this, more lightweight structures are being used and …

Evidence shows that people have a major impact on building performance. Occupants'
impact is especially important in social housing, where their occupants may present greater …

In-situ measurements of a case study building located in Riga old town near the river
Daugava has been carried out in this work. Performed measurements are moisture level of …

The issue of switching to renewable energy sources becomes very actual and it is important
not only to change the energy source, but also the reduce the final energy needs by …

This paper presents the results of numerical modelling of hygrothermal processes in test
buildings situated in the Botanical garden of the University of Latvia. Long-term performance …

ABSTRACT The RW Kern Center is a 16,940 square-foot mass timber-structured institutional
building located on Hampshire College's campus in Amherst, MA. It is the 17th certified …

Numerical models of heat and moisture transfer for performance forecast of lightweight
insulating assemblies require many inputs. These include exterior climate data (ie …

The purpose of this paper is to articulate the immediate need for review and improvement of
Kosovo Building Regulations and Codes in the field of implementation of EE measures and …