Phase Change Materials for Reducing Cooling Energy Demand and Improving Indoor Comfort: A Step-by-Step Retrofit of a Mediterranean Educational Building
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energy retrofit; simulation; educational buildings; cost-optimal; cool roof; green roof; thermal insulation; phase change materials; vented façade;All these keywords.
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