CasaZeroEnergy is the prototype for a building that does not use energy produced from non-renewable sources, but produces its require energy by using alternative energetic systems. Designed according to the principles of bioclimatic architecture, the building was integrated with passive systems...

The building envelope’s insulating efficiency is always a key element regarding the energy consumption control of the whole building. This article aims to propose a simple method based on classic and fractional factorial simulation plans to obtain regression models in the form of polynomial...

In the current contribution, time lags and decrement factors for a building wall including different Multilayer Thermal Insulation (MTI) configurations have been calculated numerically. For this investigation purpose, a numerical model which can take care of composite walls was developed. The...

Office buildings with important administrative functions can produce high energy demands for lighting, cooling and heating. However, appropriate architectural design decisions can achieve significant energy savings and improve environmental conditions, without sacrificing architectural quality....