The transition towards energy systems characterized by high share of weather dependent
renewable energy sources poses the problem of balancing the mismatch between inflexible …

The assessment of building performance through energy certificates is important for tracking
and improving the energy efficiency of the building stock. The reliability of these …

A building with a great amount of thermal mass is able to time-shift and flatten out heat flow
fluctuations; this is referred to as the thermal inertia of a building. This paper presents a …

Abstract Design criteria for a residential nZEB in Mediterranean climate are discussed. The
integrated design procedure focuses on the problem of a large number of available building …

Mechanical, thermal, microstructural, and acoustic properties of optimized lightweight
coating mortars were analyzed. The fine aggregate was partially replaced by insulant …

The pressing global environmental issues are fostering a rapid change in the energy and
sustainability policies for the built environment. New paradigms are emerging, such as …

The article presents the results of experimental research carried out in two real-scale
detached energy-efficient single-family buildings designed to be almost identical with …

Abstract The Energy Performance Gap (EPG) in buildings is a recognized phenomenon.
However, its definition and underlying factors are extensive, necessitating a thorough …

This paper assesses the thermal performance of an office building with an intermittent
occupancy pattern, designed according to three construction scenarios. Annual simulations …

High thermal mass construction is commonly used to reduce cooling energy consumption
during the summer period as a passive design strategy in the Mediterranean region …