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Energy and environmental benefits in public buildings as a result of retrofit actions

2011

Abstract The paper presents the results of an energy and environmental assessment of a set of retrofit actions implemented in the framework of the EU Project “BRITA in PuBs” (Bringing Retrofit Innovation to Application in Public Buildings – no: TREN/04/FP6EN/S07.31038/503135). Outcomes arise from a life cycle approach focused on the following issues: (i) construction materials and components used during retrofits; (ii) main components of conventional and renewable energy systems; (iii) impacts related to the building construction, for the different elements and the whole building. The results are presented according to the data format of the Environmental Product Declaration. Synthetic indi…

EngineeringArchitectural engineeringSettore ING-IND/11 - Fisica Tecnica AmbientaleRenewable Energy Sustainability and the Environmentbusiness.industryCivil engineeringSet (abstract data type)BRITALife cycle approachBuilding retrofitEnergy Environmental assessmentData formatRenewable energy systemReturn ratioEnvironmental impact assessmentbusinessEnergy (signal processing)Environmental product declarationBuilding constructionRenewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
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Benefits of Refurbishment

2013

Energy and environmental performances of buildings strictly depend on many factors related to the choice of construction materials, HVAC plants and equipment, design, installation and use. By definition, a building interacts closely with its environment. The interactions between building and climate, plants and users have to be taken into account. This aspect is evident in new buildings design process, but it is even more important in the design phase of an existing building renovation, during which actions of energy saving are developed. This chapter summarises the results of the energy and environmental assessment of a set of retrofit actions implemented in the framework of the EU Project…

EngineeringArchitectural engineeringSettore ING-IND/11 - Fisica Tecnica Ambientalerefurbishmentbusiness.industryBuilding energyEnergy engineeringHVACReturn ratioDesign processEnvironmental impact assessmentbusinessBuilding envelopeEnvironmental product declaration
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