[HTML][HTML] Towards climate neutrality within the European Union: assessment of the energy performance of buildings directive implementation in member states

C Maduta, D D'Agostino, S Tsemekidi-Tzeiranaki… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The European Union (EU) is accelerating its clean energy transition in order to
reach climate neutrality in 2050 through targeted policies, with the Energy Performance of …

[HTML][HTML] Literature review of hydrogen energy systems and renewable energy sources

GL Kyriakopoulos, KG Aravossis - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The role of hydrogen as a clean energy source is a promising but also a contentious issue.
The global energy production is currently characterized by an unprecedented shift to …

Digital twin models for optimization and global projection of building-integrated solar chimney

R Tariq, CE Torres-Aguilar, J Xamán… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Current research on solar chimneys has focused on develo** regression-based empirical
models, which might not be correct enough compared to the soft computing tools ie …

Daylighting and artificial lighting criteria that promote performance and optical comfort in preschool classrooms

AI Samiou, LT Doulos, S Zerefos - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
The objective of the present research is to determine those daylighting design strategies that
may optimize the visual environment in preschool classrooms in the context of the climatic …

Τhe effect of artificial lighting on both biophilic and human-centric design

END Madias, K Christodoulou… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The indoor environmental quality is very significant as humans spend more than 90% in
indoor space. Biophilic design of indoor spaces has become a popular approach in the …

Study on comprehensive whole life carbon emission reduction potential and economic feasibility impact based on progressive energy-saving targets: A typical …

Y Kang, W Xu, J Wu, H Li, R Liu, S Lu, X Rong… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
To achieve carbon-neutral target in building sector, reaching green building and ultra-low
energy building (ULEB) goals are two progressive energy-saving targets for buildings in …

[HTML][HTML] From Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEBs) to Zero-Emission Buildings (ZEBs): Current status and future perspectives

C Maduta, D D'Agostino, S Tsemekidi-Tzeiranaki… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The building sector holds a relevant position in decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions within the European Union (EU). The revised Energy Performance of Buildings …

Reconciling retrofitting with IEQ to maintain energy, environmental and economic performance: A methodological approach for generic office buildings

S Alsaadani, M Hamza, M Fahmy - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Office building retrofitting may instigate significant reductions in energy consumption and
there is growing recognition that buildings' energy, economic and environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Review of energy and climate plans of baltic states: the contribution of renewables for energy production in households

D Streimikiene, GL Kyriakopoulos, G Stankuniene - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The European Commission introduced a package of measures to accelerate the shift to low-
carbon energy transition in Europe. In 2014, EU member states agreed to reduce …

The road to carbon neutrality in China's building sector

Y **a, Z Yang, X Jiang, H Wang - Iscience, 2024 - cell.com
The building sector is integral to climate change mitigation in China as well as the globe. By
considering the impact of green innovation, we explore the long-term trend of carbon …