Abstract The following Key Messages comprise the salient findings of this study: 1. Ambient
energy (from sun, air, ground, and sky) can heat and cool buildings; provide hot water …

In response to increasingly severe weather conditions, optimization of building performance
and investment provides an opportunity to consider co-benefits of thermal resilience during …

Understanding the parameters that amplify or mitigate temperature increases in the built
environment is crucial to reducing the energy demand of buildings and achieving urban …

Building energy simulations often rely on abstract assumptions when it comes to natural
ventilation, such as 'windows always open [or closed]'or 'windows open when outdoor …

Reflective coatings stand at the forefront of sustainable construction, offering a powerful
solution to industry challenges posed by climate change, resource scarcity, and rising …

Objectives-The strategic objectives of the EBC TCP are as follows:‒reinforcing the technical
and economic basis for refurbishment of existing buildings, including financing, engagement …

Cool (solar reflective) roofs and walls can reduce solar heat gain and decrease unwanted
heat flowing into indoor spaces. To explore the potential of these strategies to mitigate …

Der vorliegende Bericht dokumentiert die Ergebnisse eines Projekts aus dem Programm
FORSCHUNGSKOOPERATION INTERNATIONALE ENERGIEAGENTUR. Es wurde vom …