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

The need for efficient buildings to contribute to sustainable development has led to the
proposal of goals and regulations in different countries linked to net zero energy objectives …

To achieve sustainable cities and communities, it is necessary to decarbonize existing
buildings. Actions need to be taken to reduce the buildings' energy demand and ensure that …

Nearly and net zero energy buildings have been strongly studied in the global north, with
generally a temperate climate, thus focusing on energy-efficiency measures for such …

The impact of wall construction materials on dwelling hygrothermal behavior and energy
efficiency is investigated in this research. Most people want to live in a sophisticated …

Environmental protection is one of the objectives of the implemented concept of sustainable
development and circular economy. The construction industry and its products (building …

The prolonged dependency of mankind over nonrenewable sources for energy demands
has led to increased concerns about carbon emissions and climate change. Countries all …

Due to the constant growth in energy demand worldwide, renewable systems require more
maintenance and electrical energy generation, which also involves an increase in storage …

Uno de los principales problemas que afecta al medio ambiente es el alto consumo de
fuentes fósiles el cual se ha buscado mitigar a través de la utilización de fuentes renovables …

The construction and operation of buildings is characterized by resource intensity in the form
of massive consumption of raw materials and products, large financial and human labor …