Sustainable Renovation Practices in Decision-Making for Multi-Family Buildings

Energy-efficient renovation of the existing building stock is essential for achieving the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Commission for 2030. However, implementing sustainable renovation has proven challenging, as numerous studies have concluded. Multi-family buildings are a sign...

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Published in:	Smart Cities
Main Authors:	Alaa Khadra, Jan Akander, Jonn Are Myhren
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Subjects:	multi-family buildings renovation projects sustainable renovation decision-making tool social sustainability
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2624-6511/8/2/63

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