Design of a multipurpose “zero energy consumption” building according to European Directive 2010/31/EU: Architectural and technical plants solutions

Umberto Desideri, Livia Arcioni, Daniela Leonardi, Luca Cesaretti, Perla Perugini, Elena Agabitini and Nicola Evangelisti

Energy, 2013, vol. 58, issue C, 157-167

Abstract: Considering the significant impact that the residential sector has on energy consumption, it is particularly important to implement policies aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings. Highly energy efficient buildings can either save primary energy or disseminate the use of the most suitable technologies to be used in new constructions.

Keywords: Sustainability; Zero energy building; Insulation materials; Energy efficient building (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2013.02.063

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