Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6733156 | Energy and Buildings | 2014 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
- User behaviour factors impacting energy in schools were identified.
- Schools energy Key Performance Indicators were assessed.
- Energy consumption has increased up to 200% in the last five years.
- A variation of more than 3 among cases validates room for improvement.
- Six Key Performance Strategies to enhance schools sustainability are presented.
- Time is a factor strongly influencing users' decision-making to achieve comfort.
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Authors
PatrÃcia Lourenço, Manuel Duarte Pinheiro, Teresa Heitor,