MeetMED Project: Cooling challenges in Mediterranean cities
The meetMED project (Mitigation Enabling Energy Transition in the Mediterranean region) is an EU-funded initiative aimed at bolstering energy security across countries like Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia.
Comparison of the Carbon Payback Period (CPP) of insulation materials and existing external walls in European countries
The article presents a comprehensive comparison and calculation of the Carbon Payback Period (CPP) for selected insulation materials, combined with selected typical building partitions, and shows how quickly the payback period of greenhouse gases in the production of insulation materials is completed.
Empowering local energy solutions: The role of Energy Communities and distribution system operators
Energy Communities (ECs) enable collective, citizen-led energy initiatives, promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and local benefits, while Local Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) play a key role in supporting their development and success.
A field study explores the phenomenon of overheating in low-energy buildings
Imagine building a low-energy home, designed to save energy and be comfortable. But what if, instead, it became unbearably hot?
Investigating thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in Mediterranean schools
This study highlights how temperature influences students' thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in classrooms, with minimal impact from CO2 levels, emphasising the need for improved ventilation strategies in Mediterranean climates.
Which smart window is smarter? Comparing efficiency of two different kinds of thermotropic smart windows
Thermotropic (TT) smart windows, especially those with blinds, enhance energy efficiency and daylight comfort, achieving up to 18.9% energy savings by dynamically regulating solar energy.
Integrating Urban Digital Twins and Zero Energy Buildings for smart city sustainability
This study develops a novel framework integrating Urban Digital Twins and Zero Energy Buildings to optimise energy management, enhance sustainability, and inform smart city development.
The sustainable power of digital technologies in modular construction
This review examines how digital technologies in modular construction enhance sustainability, highlighting trends in BIM, IoT, and energy modelling, while emphasising the need for further research in AI, material circularity, and off-grid solutions.
Enhancing sustainability through Artificial Intelligence (AI) in building design and operation: a review
AI is transforming sustainable building practices by optimising energy efficiency in both design and operations, offering cost-effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions.
En-SʘLEX: solar exoskeleton for NetPlus building retrofitting
The ‘en-SʘLEX’ solar exoskeleton enables efficient building retrofitting, reducing heating and cooling energy use by up to 80.7% and 60.5%, transforming buildings into NetPlus energy producers.