Relevance of Embodied Energy and Carbon Emissions on Assessing Cost Effectiveness in Building Renovation—Contribution from the Analysis of Case Studies in Six European Countries

The construction sector is facing increasingly strict energy efficiency regulations. Existing buildings have specific technical, functional and economic constraints, which, in fulfilling regulations, could lead to costly and complex renovation procedures and also lead to missed opportunities for imp...

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Main Authors: Manuela Almeida, Marco Ferreira, Ricardo Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/8/8/103