Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6730355 | Energy and Buildings | 2016 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
In terms of overheating occurrences, the most critical renovation measures are the insulation of the floor and the increase of the airtightness. The contribution of decreasing the g value of the window glazing is positive. The way to energy efficiency improvements also results in an extension of the overheating period and higher average and maximum building temperatures. The increase of the ventilation rates and the use of shading systems are useful measures for preventing overheating increase. The paper will highlight the inconsistencies which arise from the use of different criteria and also propose suggestions for future work.
Keywords
N50nZEBEPSEuropean UnionComfort assessmentAUsU.K.ISORetrofitEnergy efficiencyair changes per hourSingle family houseAdaptive thermal comfortNearly zero energy buildingResidential buildingInternational Organization for StandardizationHeat transfer coefficientSolar heat gain coefficientXPSInsulationRenovationExpanded polystyreneExtruded polystyrene
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Authors
Theofanis Psomas, Per Heiselberg, Karsten Duer, Eirik Bjørn,