The nZEB Requirements for Residential Buildings: An Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Actual Energy Needs in Portuguese Climate

As of now, in the EU, all new buildings will have to comply with the requirements for nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB). Portugal defines limits for the maximum useful energy needs for heating and for the maximum primary energy needs and establishes that 50% of primary energy needs must be covered...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jaime Resende, Helena Corvacho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/15/8277