Energy-Saving Approaches in Non-Residential Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

We want to invite you to submit your latest research to this Special Issue on “Energy-Saving Approaches in Non-Residential Buildings”.

As is well known, the building sector is one of the most energy-consuming sectors in developed countries. It accounts for 40% of the total energy consumption of the EU member states, and 36% of their CO₂ emissions. Furthermore, about 35% of buildings in the EU are over 50 years old.

To achieve the international targets on the limitation of CO₂ emissions, new solutions and strategies should be implemented. In the literature, residential buildings are usually considered as case studies because of their large spread on the territory and consequently the required energy demand.

In this Issue, attention is focused on non-residential buildings or large buildings, because they are usually characterized by a high and more regular energy demand. Consequently, each retrofit solution can potentially produce high benefits for the environment.

The following topics are suggested:

• Proposal of new technologies to reduce the energy demand;
• Optimization of load profiles for lighting and HVAC plants;
• Case studies on COVID-related changes to the management of ventilation plants;
• Economic analyses on retrofit solutions;
• Integration of renewable energy sources;
• Adoption of new materials.

Dr. Domenico Curto
Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Franzitta
Prof. Dr. Francesca Romana D'Ambrosio
Guest Editors

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