The Influence of Insulation Styles on the Building Energy Consumption and Indoor Thermal Comfort of Multi-Family Residences

The properties of building envelopes significantly affect indoor building energy consumption, indoor thermal comfort, and building durability. In the current standards for Japanese residential energy efficiency, insulation placement is not well regulated. Meanwhile, it is common in Japan to use air-...

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Main Authors: Yupeng Wang, Hiroatsu Fukuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/1/266