Buildings Energy Efficiency and Innovative Energy Systems
1. Introduction
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- Energy efficiency and performance metrics;
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- Performance assessment of the existing stock;
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- Integration and synergies with on-site renewables;
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- Innovative design strategies;
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- Innovative technological solutions;
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- Maximization of electric demand-response potential;
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- Financing instruments for energy efficiency actions;
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- Rebound effects and behavioral issues;
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- Non-energy benefits of actions;
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- Retrofit strategies and case studies.
2. Publication Statistics
3. A Short Review on the Contributions in This Issue
Conflicts of Interest
References
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- IEA. Technology Roadmap—Energy-Efficient Buildings—Heating and Cooling Equipment; IEA: Paris, France, 2011; Available online: https://www.iea.org/reports/technology-roadmap-energy-efficient-buildings-heating-and-cooling-equipment (accessed on 16 July 2021).
- Ahmed, A.; Mateo-Garcia, M.; Arewa, A.; Caratella, K. Integrated Performance Optimization of Higher Education Buildings Using Low-Energy Renovation Process and User Engagement. Energies 2021, 14, 1475. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/5/1475 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- AL-Dossary, A.; Kim, D. A Study of Design Variables in Daylight and Energy Performance in Residential Buildings under Hot Climates. Energies 2020, 13, 5836. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5836 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Granadeiro, V.; Almeida, M.; Souto, T.; Leal, V.; Machado, J.; Mendes, A. Thermochromic Paints on External Surfaces: Impact Assessment for a Residential Building through Thermal and Energy Simulation. Energies 2020, 13, 1912. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/8/1912 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef] [Green Version]
- Souto, T.; Almeida, M.; Leal, V.; Machado, J.; Mendes, A. Total Solar Reflectance Optimization of the External Paint Coat in Residential Buildings Located in Mediterranean Climates. Energies 2020, 13, 2729. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/11/2729 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Ortiz, D.; Leal, V.; Azevedo, I. A Review of the Measures and Instruments to Promote Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Domestic Water Heating. Energies 2020, 13, 5370. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/20/5370 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Azevedo, I.; Leal, V. Decomposition Analysis of the Evolution of the Local Energy System as a Tool to Assess the Effect of Local Actions: Methodology and Example of Malmö, Sweden. Energies 2021, 14, 461. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/2/461 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Lim, T.; Baik, Y.; Kim, D. Heating Performance Analysis of an Air-to-Water Heat Pump Using Underground Air for Greenhouse Farming. Energies 2020, 13, 3863. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/3863 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Lim, T.; Yim, W.; Kim, D. Evaluation of Daylight and Cooling Performance of Shading Devices in Residential Buildings in South Korea. Energies 2020, 13, 4749. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4749 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Lima, F.; Ferreira, P.; Leal, V. A Review of the Relation between Household Indoor Temperature and Health Outcomes. Energies 2020, 13, 2881. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/11/2881 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Lee, W.; Lim, T.; Kim, D. Thermal and Energy Performance Assessment of the Prefab Electric Ondol System for Floor Heating in a Residential Building. Energies 2020, 13, 5723. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5723 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Leal, V.; Teixeira, R. PoDIT: Portable Device for Indoor Temperature Stabilization: Concept and Theoretical Performance Assessment. Energies 2020, 13, 5982. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/22/5982 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
- Ortiz, D.; Leal, V. Energy Policy Concerns, Objectives and Indicators: A Review towards a Framework for Effectiveness Assessment. Energies 2020, 13, 6533. Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/24/6533 (accessed on 16 July 2021). [CrossRef]
Author | First Affiliation | Country of Affiliation Institution | References |
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Arewa, A. | School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University | United Kingdom | [4] |
Ahmed, A.; | Institute for Future Transport and Cities, Coventry University | United Kingdom | [4] |
AL-Dossary, A. | Architectural Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) | Saudi Arabia | [5] |
Almeida, M. | LEPABE, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto | Portugal | [6,7] |
Azevedo, I. | INEGI, Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial | Portugal | [8,9] |
Baik, Y. | Department of Architectural Engineering, Seoil University | Republic of Korea | [10,11] |
Caratella, K. | Institute for Future Transport and Cities, Coventry University | United Kingdom | [4] |
Ferreira, P. | ALGORITMI Research Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho | Portugal | [12] |
Granadeiro, V. | INEGI, Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial | Portugal | [6] |
Kim, D. | Architectural Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) | Saudi Arabia | [5,10,11,13] |
Leal, V. | DeMec-Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto | Portugal | [6,7,8,9,14,15] |
Lee, W. | Department of Architectural Engineering, Seoil University, Korea | Republic of Korea | [13] |
Lim, T. | Department of Architectural Engineering, Seoil University, Korea | Republic of Korea | [10,13] |
Lima, F. | Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Portugal | Portugal | [12] |
Machado, J. | CIN—Corporação Industrial do Norte, S.A., Portugal | Portugal | [6,7] |
Mateo-Garcia, M. | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, UK | United Kingdom | [4] |
Mendes, A. | LEPABE, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal | Portugal | [6,7] |
Ortiz, D. | Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal | Portugal | [8,15] |
Souto, T. | CIN—Corporação Industrial do Norte, S.A., Portugal | Portugal | [6,7] |
Teixeira, R. | Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal | Portugal | [14] |
Yim, W. | Department of Industrial Management, Seoil University, Korea | Republic of Korea | [11] |
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