Building retrofitting towards net zero energy: A review
High energy consumption is a critical problem that governments are trying to overcome. The
concept of Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) has recently emerged as one of the solutions …
concept of Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) has recently emerged as one of the solutions …
Retrofit strategies to improve energy efficiency in buildings: An integrative review
Given the high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with
buildings worldwide, sustainable strategies that provide conscious use of natural resources …
buildings worldwide, sustainable strategies that provide conscious use of natural resources …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of climate change on the energy performance of building envelopes and implications on energy regulations across Europe
This paper delves into the potential impact of a changing climate on the energy performance
of European buildings. Research aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of current …
of European buildings. Research aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of current …
[HTML][HTML] The artificial intelligence reformation of sustainable building design approach: A systematic review on building design optimization methods using surrogate …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in building performance prediction for environmental
sustainability outcomes play a significant role in compensating for computationally …
sustainability outcomes play a significant role in compensating for computationally …
[HTML][HTML] Prospect of energy conservation measures (ECMs) in buildings subject to climate change: A systematic review
Energy conservation measures (ECMs) are often chosen for their immediate benefits, such
as suitability to past/current climate conditions and rapid economic returns. However, the …
as suitability to past/current climate conditions and rapid economic returns. However, the …
[HTML][HTML] A whole life, national approach to optimize the thickness of wall insulation
X Li, DD Tingley - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Insulating external walls has great potential to reduce post-retrofit operational energy
consumption and thus carbon emissions, but determination of the optimal insulation …
consumption and thus carbon emissions, but determination of the optimal insulation …
[HTML][HTML] An integrated passive and active retrofitting approach toward minimum whole-life carbon footprint
XJ Luo - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
The state-of-the-art retrofitting strategies generally use either passive or active measures to
reduce carbon emissions during its operating stage. The coordination among a range of …
reduce carbon emissions during its operating stage. The coordination among a range of …
[HTML][HTML] Towards a blockchain and machine learning-based framework for decentralised energy management
In most domestic buildings, gas and electricity are supplied by energy and utility companies
through centralised energy systems. This often results in a high burden on central …
through centralised energy systems. This often results in a high burden on central …
[HTML][HTML] Resilience of the higher education sector to future climates: A systematic review of predicted building energy performance and modelling approaches
A continued upward trend in global greenhouse gas emissions is estimated to see average
temperatures rise by 2.7° C before 2100. This warming effect presents risks to global …
temperatures rise by 2.7° C before 2100. This warming effect presents risks to global …
[HTML][HTML] Integrated optimization of the building envelope and the HVAC system in office building retrofitting
W Cui, G Liu, Y Wang, K Li - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Increasing the energy efficiency of existing buildings is the major strategy to reach carbon
neutral targets, given that the building sector is a major emitter. In particular, one major part …
neutral targets, given that the building sector is a major emitter. In particular, one major part …