Phase change materials (PCMs) are a class of thermo‐responsive materials that can be
utilized to trigger a phase transition which gives them thermal energy storage capacity. Any …

The enhancement of energy performance of buildings has become a pillar of energy
policies. The main target is the cut of energy consumption to reduce buildings footprint. This …

Electrochromic (EC) materials can be integrated in thin-film devices and used for modulating
optical transmittance. The technology has recently been implemented in large-area glazing …

In order to raise awareness of the role of building information modeling (BIM) in improving
energy efficiency and comfort conditions, the work introduces a strategy of combining …

Background A sustainable energy system based on renewables, energy-efficiency,
decentralisation of energy generation and synergies between different sectors requires new …

Transforming ordinary buildings into smart building (SB) s, considered as 'smart retrofitting
(SR)', requires retrofit works that involve smart technology applications. Given the limited …

In this paper, the heat transfer in a concrete roof with an intermediate layer of PCM was
studied numerically. Three positions and three thicknesses of the PCM layer and two values …

Building renovation was declared a key point for sustainable development, however, the
renovation rate of residential buildings in the European Union is insufficient to meet the …

In this work, we investigate the potential of using last generation photovoltaic systems in
traditional building components of historical buildings. The multifunctional photovoltaic …

Existing buildings represent a significant energy saving potential in Europe, and retrofitting
the building stock is essential to reach European targets. Retrofitting measures should …