Thermal comfort and energy performance: Sensitivity analysis to apply the Passive House concept to the Portuguese climate

The improved results from the climate region of Aveiro, in Portugal, have led to a reduction of the 62%, 72% and 4.4% for the heating demand, cooling demand and overheating rate, respectively (comparing the improved solution with the original as reference). It was therefore possible to meet the PH requirements, proving its applicability to the Portuguese climate and for this particular building technology.