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Dynamic energy performance analysis: Case study for energy efficiency retrofits of hospital buildings
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In this paper, the authors present an investigation methodology, useful for designers and other stakeholders involved in hospital energy refurbishments, based on an integrated approach which combines dynamic energy performance simulations and experimental campaigns.About:
This article is published in Energy.The article was published on 2014-12-15. It has received 93 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Efficient energy use & Building envelope.read more
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The Energy and Environmental Footprints of COVID-19 Fighting Measures - PPE, Disinfection, Supply Chains.
TL;DR: The main observation pinpointed is that with a proper design standard, material selection and user guideline, reusable PPE could be an effective option with lower energy consumption/environmental footprint and protecting efficiency returned on environmental footprint invested for masks.
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Multi-stage and multi-objective optimization for energy retrofitting a developed hospital reference building: A new approach to assess cost-optimality
TL;DR: In this paper, a cost-optimal energy retrofit solution for complex buildings such as hospitals is proposed by combining EnergyPlus and MATLAB® with the aim of minimizing the computational burden required to achieve reliable outcomes.
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A novel solar-assisted heat pump driven by photovoltaic/thermal collectors: Dynamic simulation and thermoeconomic optimization
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented a dynamic simulation model and a thermo-economic analysis of a novel polygeneration system based on a solar-assisted heat pump and an adsorption chiller, both driven by PVT (photovoltaic/thermal) collectors.
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BIPVT systems for residential applications: an energy and economic analysis for European climates
TL;DR: In this article, the energy and economic performance of roof and/or facades Building Integrated flat-plate PhotoVoltaic and Thermal (BIPVT) collectors for residential applications is analyzed.
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Energy performance optimization of existing buildings: A literature review
TL;DR: The results of the review show that in spite of numerous conducted studies, some optimization objectives such as aspects of comfort conditions, except thermal comfort, and some types of weather conditions have been neglected and there is a need for creating a novel decision-making tool reducing computational time of optimization and increasing reliability on the optimal packages.
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European residential buildings and empirical assessment of the Hellenic building stock, energy consumption, emissions and potential energy savings
Constantinos A. Balaras,Athina G. Gaglia,E. Georgopoulou,S. Mirasgedis,Y. Sarafidis,D.P. Lalas +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented an overview of the EU residential building stock and focused on the Hellenic buildings, and the methodology used to determine the priorities for energy conservation measures (ECMs) in Hellenic residential buildings to reduce the environmental impact from CO 2 emissions, through the implementation of a realistic and effective national action plan.
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Analysis of retro-reflective surfaces for urban heat island mitigation: A new analytical model
TL;DR: In this paper, an experimental and analytical study for the assessment of the angular reflectance of retro-reflective films was conducted. And the experimental results were used to determine an original analytical model which describes the optic-energy behavior of retroreflective materials.
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Thermal comfort standards, measured internal temperatures and thermal resilience to climate change of free-running buildings: A case-study of hospital wards
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focus on internal temperatures during the day and at night in wards within the tower building at Addenbrooke's hospital, which has a hybrid ventilation strategy.
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Thermal comfort in hospitals – A literature review
TL;DR: It is important to undertake original studies in the relationship between thermal comfort conditions and productivity for hospital staff, and to find some solutions to reconcile the different thermalcomfort conditions required by different occupants in hospitals.
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Design and dynamic simulation of a novel solar trigeneration system based on hybrid photovoltaic/thermal collectors (PVT)
TL;DR: In this paper, a solar heating and cooling (SHC) system with photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) collectors operating up to 80°C is considered for a university building located in Naples (Italy).