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Impact of climate change on the energy performance of building envelopes and implications on energy regulations across Europe

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  • D'Agostino, Delia
  • Congedo, Paolo Maria
  • Albanese, Paola Maria
  • Rubino, Alessandro
  • Baglivo, Cristina

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This paper delves into the potential impact of a changing climate on the energy performance of European buildings. Research aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of current energy requirements focusing on the envelope, considering existing regulations in national policies.

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  • D'Agostino, Delia & Congedo, Paolo Maria & Albanese, Paola Maria & Rubino, Alessandro & Baglivo, Cristina, 2024. "Impact of climate change on the energy performance of building envelopes and implications on energy regulations across Europe," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 288(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:288:y:2024:i:c:s0360544223032802
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.129886
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