This research provides a comprehensive exploration of energy efficiency dynamics in non-
residential public buildings such as schools, swimming pools, hospitals, and museums …

The building sector is responsible for more than 40% of final energy consumption in Europe;
consequently, retrofitting existing buildings can significantly contribute to mitigate …

Abstract Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) are expected to play a significant role in reducing
energy consumption and combating climate change. Despite this awareness, there is a lack …

Opaque surfaces, such as walls, are well-known for their significant contributions to heat
loss and energy demands in buildings. However, transparent surfaces, such as windows …

In this paper different configurations of an open-space office located in Rome has been
simulated with EnergyPlus 8 to compare the performance of outdoor and indoor shading …

Thermal comfort preference in primary schools is quite crucial because of the difficulty of
young students to show and reflect their actual status of comfort: they may come with a jacket …

The European policy framework is focused on reducing energy consumption in the building
sector. The recast of Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) Directive establishes that …

Buildings built in warm climates are affected by severe overheating problems in summer,
which negatively affects people's comfort and health. For these reasons, many users are …

The recast of EU (European Union) Directive on EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings)
requires nZEBs (nearly zero energy buildings) as the building target from 2018 onwards and …

The fundamental goal of building ventilation is to provide indoor conditions conducive to
occupant health with low energy use. However, given the dynamic interplay of indoor and …