Sky luminance is an essential component in assessing the appearance and performance of
internal spaces which are highly sensitive to the often dynamic luminance of the visible sector
of the sky. Therefore, whole sky ...
The European Union’s (EU) Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) aims to increase the
energy performance (EP) of buildings by requiring EU Member States to develop an EP calculation
methodology and to certify ...
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) obligates EU member states to develop a reliable methodology capable of calculating and certifying the energy performance (EP) of their building stock. In this paper, ...
This paper presents a building environmental assessment methodology developed for application in new commercial buildings in Ireland. In an attempt to address issues of specific national interest the development of the ...
There is a trend towards reducing heating and cooling requirements of buildings by using high levels of
insulation, minimizing thermal bridging, and ensuring excellent air tightness, together with the operation of ...