Green roofs are an interesting technology that has attracted worldwide attention because of
the multi-disciplinary benefits, involving the improvement of stormwater management, the …

In order to meet the ambitious emission-reduction targets of the Paris Agreement, energy
efficient transition of the building sector requires building retrofit methodologies as a critical …

Energy retrofit and renovation of existing buildings have an effective role in reducing carbon
dioxide emissions and ultimately global warming. Therefore, there is an increasing interest …

Abstract The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive covers a broad range of policies
and supportive measures designed to help European Union national governments boost …

Abstract Since the Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB) concept was introduced, four widely-
accepted definitions have been proposed: net-zero site-energy buildings, net-zero source …

Considering the amount of existing buildings, decarbonizing the building stock requires new
buildings designed to reach the highest performance. The nearly-Zero Energy Buildings …

Evolution of energy standards led to high-performance buildings requiring very low energy
for their operation. Occupancy is the variable with the greatest impact on nearly Zero Energy …

This work is focused on the identification of the energy and economic optimal thermal
insulation solutions of opaque elements of the envelope of buildings located in Portugal …

The regulations regarding energy savings in buildings in Spain have evolved in parallel with
the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). In addition to the requirements that …

The principle behind sustainable city movements is represented by the idea of “good living”,
which is the possibility of having solutions and services that allow citizens to live in an easy …