A modelling framework for modern heritage buildings energy simulation. 

The latest European polices highlight the urgent need to rehabilitate the existing building stock, responsible for 40 % of the EU's total energy consumption. In this process, a key role is played by thermal simulations, assessing the effective energy performances. …

Year: 2023 Authors: Galbiati, Giuseppe / Graf, Franz / Fürbringer, Jean-Marie Source: Journal of Building Engineering Volume 80, 1 December 2023, 107973, 80. Type: Topic: , , , , , Region: , Language:

Co-creation of local eco-rehabilitation strategies for energy improvement of historic urban areas. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Energy performance and thermal comfort in historic and traditional urban environments are important because of the social and cultural requirement to conserve these areas as living entities, but also for the environmental obligation to decrease the impact of existing buildings …

Year: 2020 Authors: Egusquiza, A. / Ginestet, S. / Espada, J.C. / Flores-Abascal, I. / Garcia-Gafaro, C. / Giraldo-Soto, C. / Claude, S. / Escadeillas, G. Type: Topic: , , , , , Region: , , Language: