A global review of energy consumption, CO2 emissions and policy in the residential sector (with an overview of the top ten CO2 emitting countries)
Climate change and global warming as the main human societies' threats are fundamentally
associated with energy consumption and GHG emissions. The residential sector …
associated with energy consumption and GHG emissions. The residential sector …
[HTML][HTML] A review of unconventional sustainable building insulation materials
F Asdrubali, F D'Alessandro, S Schiavoni - Sustainable Materials and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Building insulation is commonly realized using materials obtained from petrochemicals
(mainly polystyrene) or from natural sources processed with high energy consumptions …
(mainly polystyrene) or from natural sources processed with high energy consumptions …
A comprehensive study of geothermal heating and cooling systems
Geothermal heat is an energy source that is local, reliable, resilient, environmentally-
friendly, and sustainable. This natural energy is produced from the heat within the earth, and …
friendly, and sustainable. This natural energy is produced from the heat within the earth, and …
[HTML][HTML] Setting baselines of the embodied, operational and whole life carbon emissions of the average Spanish residential building
The construction sector, responsible for 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 36%
of global energy consumption, is transitioning towards a low-carbon and low-energy model …
of global energy consumption, is transitioning towards a low-carbon and low-energy model …
Advances in the research of building energy saving
Effectively controlling and reducing the energy consumption of buildings is the global focus.
A considerable variety of research on building energy saving (BES) had been raised in the …
A considerable variety of research on building energy saving (BES) had been raised in the …
Critical barriers to sustainability attainment in affordable housing: International construction professionals' perspective
For a significant thrive towards sustainable development globally, sustainability attainment
in affordable housing for low-income earners is fundamental. Identifying obstacles to …
in affordable housing for low-income earners is fundamental. Identifying obstacles to …
Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020
F Pacheco-Torgal - Construction and building materials, 2014 - Elsevier
With an overall budget of around 70,000 million€ for the next seven years (2014–2020) the
EU Framework Programme for research and Innovation-Horizon 2020 constitutes the most …
EU Framework Programme for research and Innovation-Horizon 2020 constitutes the most …
Objectives, barriers and occasions for energy efficient refurbishment by private homeowners
I Stieß, E Dunkelberg - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2013 - Elsevier
By retrofitting their homes to meet stricter energy efficiency standards, private homeowners
can reduce home energy use significantly, thus taking a significant step towards achieving a …
can reduce home energy use significantly, thus taking a significant step towards achieving a …
Forecasting heating and cooling loads of buildings: A comparative performance analysis
Heating load and cooling load forecasting are crucial for estimating energy consumption
and improvement of energy performance during the design phase of buildings. Since the …
and improvement of energy performance during the design phase of buildings. Since the …
[HTML][HTML] Energy performance of buildings directive implementation in southern European countries: a review
P Olasolo-Alonso, LM López-Ochoa… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive covers a broad range of policies
and supportive measures designed to help European Union national governments boost …
and supportive measures designed to help European Union national governments boost …