Recent advances toward sustainable cities have promoted the concept of near-zero energy
consumption. A Positive Energy Building (PEB) model has been developed by the European …

While the effects of climate change are already being felt in many parts of the world,
societies are compelled to drastically rethink the way they produce and manage energy, to …

Most of Europe's building stock is labelled inefficient. This calls for building envelope
retrofitting to reduce energy demand and emissions. Positive Energy Districts (PED) aim for …

Abstract 100 Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) are to be created in Europe by 2025, with a
stated goal of urban decarbonization. These are highly energy efficient residential urban …

This review explores the relationship between urban energy planning and smart city
evolution, addressing three primary questions: How has research on smart cities and urban …

In the context of the current energy crisis and climate change, the importance of discussions
on how to incorporate monument protection into sustainable strategies that mitigate the …

The concept of a Positive Energy District (PED) has become a vital component of the efforts
to accelerate the transition to zero carbon emissions and climate-neutral living …

Cities can substantially contribute to European Green Deal targets by accelerating their
transition towards smarter, more efficient, and renewable-based energy models. In that …

The transition from a fossil fuel-based energy system to renewable energy sources has
become a crucial consideration in both national-scale planning processes and local-scale …

Positive Energy Districts can be defined as connected urban areas, or energy-efficient and
flexible buildings, which emit zero greenhouse gases and manage surpluses of renewable …